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A blog from the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service

Health and Society

Here you will find blogs produced by our research officers in relation to health and society. Please note that the blogs you will find here are blogs that have been published since 1 May 2022. We also have an archive of blogs where you will find everything published May 2022.

Children and Families

Children and Families articles will be published here when available.

Community Relations

Community Relations articles will be published here when available.

Culture and Sport

Culture and Sport articles will be published here when available.

Equality

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This blog article is part of a series from the Assembly Research and Information Service to mark International Women’s Day 2025. In Northern Ireland, new research suggests 98% of
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As part of a series of blog posts from the Assembly Research and Information Service to mark International Women’s Day 2025, we have put together this video to summarise
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This blog article is part of a series from the Assembly Research and Information Service to mark International Women’s Day 2025. On average, men earn 7.3% more than women

Health and Social Care

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As part of a series of blog posts from the Assembly Research and Information Service to mark International Women’s Day 2025, we have put together this video to summarise
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by persistent patterns of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity that can significantly impact daily functioning. The exact causes of ADHD
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Every year, World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the state of mental health services globally. In Northern Ireland (NI), the intersection between mental health and

Housing

Housing articles will be published here when available.

Immigration

Immigration articles will be published here when available.

Third Sector

Third Sector articles will be published here when available.

Welfare

Welfare articles will be published here when available.