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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).

A note with writing which reads 'Who cares about the carers?'

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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Health & Social Care

Advance decisions to refuse treatment: Where are we now?

22nd June 20167th July 2017 Dr Janice Thompson Medical ethics, Mental capacity

Reading Time: 3 minutes An advance decision to refuse treatment (sometimes known as a living will) is a decision a person can make now

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Research Matters

Author: Dr Janice Thompson

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

Who regulates health and social care services in Northern Ireland?

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

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

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

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

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

Advance decisions to refuse treatment: Where are we now?

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