Health and care services
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Edwin Poots: innovation promotes well-being
Health Minister Edwin Poots MLA explains that Northern Ireland is at the cutting edge of technology which can improve the…
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Transforming health: John Compton
In a wide-ranging interview, Health and Social Care Board Chief Executive John Compton discusses the future vision of health and…
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Census 2011: a snapshot of society
Northern Ireland has welcomed thousands of migrants and is home to a larger, more educated workforce, according to the latest…
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The census debate
agendaNi considers the political and social responses to the 2011 census and the future format of the survey. Much of…
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Health: a statistical picture
Key figures for health and social care in Northern Ireland. Initial waiting times Of the 107,896 patients waiting for a…
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Promoting independence through housing: health partnerships
Fold’s approach to telecare is recognised as an effective model for older people. Fold Housing Association, Northern Ireland’s largest social…
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Older People’s Service Framework: plans to improve quality of life
The ongoing reform of the Health Service includes a service framework for older people, which aims to improve services to…
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Residential care: the future
Statutory residential homes are to be phased out in a bid to modernise the Health Service and to ensure that…
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Claire Keatinge: an independent voice for older people
Commissioner for Older People Claire Keatinge speaks to Meadhbh Monahan about the need for an ageing strategy and how she…
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Age in statistics
An overview of Northern Ireland’s older population and the expected future demographic trends. Life expectancy at birth in Northern Ireland…
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