Dr Janice Thompson, Author at Research Matters

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‘Exit’ from COVID-19 lockdown: Social distancing and face coverings to minimise the spread of the virus

1st July 20203rd July 2020 Dr Janice Thompson

Reading Time: 10 minutes Context The RaISe research paper ‘Exit’ from COVID-19 ‘lockdown’: Health-related issues (20 May 2020) contained sections on transmission of the

COVID-19 Health & Social Care

‘Exit’ from COVID-19 lockdown: Use of testing and contact tracing

5th June 20205th June 2020 Dr Janice Thompson

Reading Time: 9 minutes The Assembly Research and Information Service (RaISe) has published a number of papers on testing for Sars-CoV-2 tracking and contact

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COVID-19 Health & Social Care

COVID-19: How is testing and contact tracing being used in Northern Ireland and beyond?

7th May 20207th May 2020 Dr Janice Thompson

Reading Time: 9 minutes Dr Janice Thompson and Sinéad McMurray This article is based on information extracted from the RaISe briefing paper: Testing

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Health & Social Care

Waiting lists and waiting times for Elective Care in Northern Ireland: Taking stock

7th February 202011th February 2020 Dr Janice Thompson elective care, Waiting times

Reading Time: 7 minutes This blog article is based on the information and analysis in the recently published Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information

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Health & Social Care

Who regulates health and social care services in Northern Ireland?

29th March 201914th November 2019 Dr Janice Thompson HSC structures and governance

Reading Time: 7 minutes This article provides a broad introduction to the complex landscape of formal regulation of health care in Northern Ireland (NI).

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Health & Social Care

Supporting carers in Northern Ireland: Where are we with legislation and policy?

24th July 201810th June 2019 Dr Janice Thompson Carers & Carers Allowance

Reading Time: 7 minutes This article is a revised and updated version of a post originally published in June 2017. This article outlines the

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Health & Social Care

Mental health and illness in Northern Ireland (2): Service provision, care pathways, recovery focus

21st March 201717th July 2017 Dr Janice Thompson Child & adolesent mental health services, Mental Health

Reading Time: 6 minutes This is the second in a series of articles regarding mental health and illness in Northern Ireland. Recently, we provided

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Health & Social Care

Allied Health Professions in Northern Ireland: Their role in reform of primary and community care

15th March 201717th July 2017 Dr Janice Thompson Health support services

Reading Time: 5 minutes This article looks at the issues faced by Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in Northern Ireland in supporting patients in primary

Health & Social Care

Mental health and illness in Northern Ireland (1): Overview – related strategy and reports

8th March 20176th July 2017 Dr Janice Thompson Mental Health

Reading Time: 6 minutes This article is the first in a series looking at mental health and illness in Northern Ireland, covering relevant reviews,

Blue and yellow pills: There may have to be a change to the marketing authorisation of medicinal products for human use once the UK leaves the EU

Brexit Health & Social Care

What are the potential implications of withdrawal from the EU for healthcare in Northern Ireland?

19th October 20166th July 2017 Dr Janice Thompson

Reading Time: 5 minutes The Assembly Research and Information Service (RaISe) recently published a paper which provided an update on developments following the EU

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