Issue 111

Fall in health funding advantage raises “real concerns” about healthcare delivery

Growing cost pressures and a slower growth in the available budget when compared to England represents a “material risk” to…

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Increased number of children who require protection

Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a notable 8.9 per cent increase in the number of…

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Making a difference is in our DNA

Managing services that deal directly with vulnerable citizens brings huge responsibility, even more so in the current climate. Antony King,…

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Challenges in moving to a permanent digital delivery model for health

Following the publication of Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care Digital Vision and Strategy, the Department of Health’s Chief Digital…

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Department of Health announces mental health strategy delivery plan

Although it could be curtailed due to the absence of an Executive for the foreseeable future, the Department of Health…

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Health inequality remains wide in Northern Ireland

A report by the Department of Health has found that, between 2018 and 2020, the gap in life expectancy between…

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Technology’s role in assisting Northern Ireland’s carers

Technology can play a vital role in alleviating pressures on carers and addressing loneliness, says Ulster University’s Joan Condell. The…

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GP surgeries at risk

Staffing difficulties, workload pressures, and inadequate premises are some of the challenges putting GP surgeries at risk in Northern Ireland.…

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