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Protect the front-line: Jim Wells
Jim Wells, who chairs the Assembly’s Health, Social Services and Public Safety Committee, sets out its priorities and concerns as…
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Care beyond buildings
The Health Service must end “almost an obsession” with buildings as most care can take place outside hospitals, the RCN’s…
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Policy check-up
Health affects everyone in society and has been a major political topic since devolution returned. agendaNi summarises the main parties’…
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Leaving the care system
Research shows that children in long-term residential care need a smoother transition into adulthood. Meadhbh Monahan reports. “High need” young…
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Northern Ireland’s health options
Allowing clinicians to invest surpluses and strong political leadership can help the Health Service cope with austerity, Gordon Marnoch writes.…
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Radical culture change needed
Ring-fencing would only reward a failing culture in the health sector, Joanne Murphy contends. Health is bad for you. Spending…
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Autism Bill pros and cons
Legislation has gone to the Assembly but views are divided over the best approach. Proposals intended to improve support for…
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Change of plan for Omagh hospital?
Major budget cuts could mean plans for the local enhanced hospital in Omagh will have to adapt. Emma Blee writes.…
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Planning for recovery: Edwin Poots
Following a number of high-profile planning controversies, Environment Minister Edwin Poots has outlined his proposals for a reformed, efficient and…
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Infrastructure overview
The key numbers on Northern Ireland’s capital funding as the Investment Strategy is reviewed. Over £3.3 billion investment has been…
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