Health and Society
Here you will find blogs produced by our research officers in relation to health and society. Please note that the blogs you will find here are blogs that have been published since 1 May 2022. We also have an archive of blogs where you will find everything published May 2022.
Children and Families
The Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill (‘the Bill’) is currently being considered by the Assembly. This blog article provides a brief
Carers Rights Day, observed on 20 November, is intended to raise awareness about the rights of the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid carers and the support available to them. CarersUK
Community Relations
Culture and Sport
Introduction Last month, the Irish Government announced new allocations to the Shared Island fund. The Shared Island funding initiative is not a single programme but a suite of interconnected
The Northern Ireland Assembly is currently progressing with the Committee Stage of the Sign Language Bill (Northern Ireland) 2025. Technology has been positioned as one potential solution to communication
Sign Language (Northern Ireland) Bill 2025 A Sign Language Bill was introduced to the Northern Ireland Assembly on 10 February 2025. This blog post provides stakeholders and elected representatives
Equality
Content notice: This blog contains details on domestic violence and abuse, which some readers may find distressing. International Women’s Day 2026 8 March marked International Women’s Day 2026. UN
Last December marked Universal Human Rights Month, with International Human Rights Day celebrated on 10 December. This date marks the day when the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was
Content notice: This blog article contains references to online harassment, abuse and violence targeting women and girls that some readers may find distressing. High-profile cases such as the Gamergate
Health and Social Care
Carers Rights Day, observed on 20 November, is intended to raise awareness about the rights of the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid carers and the support available to them. CarersUK
1 October marked the United Nations International Day of Older People. The intention of the day is to raise awareness of the challenges faced by older people, as well
As part of Men’s Health Awareness Month, this video takes a look at men’s health in Northern Ireland. If you’re not able to access the video, you can access
Housing
Homelessness is a significant problem in Northern Ireland, and is one of nine strategic priorities in the current Programme for Government. This article provides a brief profile of the