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Author: Dr Janice Thompson

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COVID-19 Health & Social Care 

‘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

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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

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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,

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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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This blog provides an opportunity for the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service (RaISe) to produce short, topical articles in an accessible format, primarily for MLAs and their support staff, but also for a wider audience. RaISe employs subject specialists and library professionals to provide research and information in support of Assembly business. We produce written and oral briefings in an impartial, objective, timely and non-partisan manner. You can find out more about our work by visiting the RaISe pages on the Northern Ireland Assembly Website.

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