Who regulates health and social care services in Northern Ireland?
This article provides a broad introduction to the complex landscape of formal regulation of health care in Northern Ireland (NI).
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Author: Dr Janice Thompson
Supporting carers in Northern Ireland: Where are we with legislation and policy to support them?
This article is a revised and updated version of a post originally published in June 2017. This article outlines the
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Mental health and illness in Northern Ireland (2): Service provision, care pathways, recovery focus
This is the second in a series of articles regarding mental health and illness in Northern Ireland. Recently, we provided
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Allied Health Professions in Northern Ireland: Their role in reform of primary and community care
This article looks at the issues faced by Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in Northern Ireland in supporting patients in primary
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Mental health and illness in Northern Ireland (1): Overview – related strategy and reports
This article is the first in a series looking at mental health and illness in Northern Ireland, covering relevant reviews,
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What are the potential implications of withdrawal from the EU for healthcare in Northern Ireland?
The Assembly Research and Information Service (RaISe) recently published a paper which provided an update on developments following the EU
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Advance decisions to refuse treatment: Where are we now?
An advance decision to refuse treatment (sometimes known as a living will) is a decision a person can make now
Read moreTransforming Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland: A Recent History
Across the developed world, governments are striving to transform how they deliver and manage health and social care in a
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