Reports
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Mental health strategy implementation ‘deeply disappointing’
Despite a 10-year blueprint for mental health service improvement, “derisory” funding means that it will be impossible for this strategy…
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Time to change the narrative
The reduction of waiting lists and delivery of excellent care is a shared goal, it is time for a plan…
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Vision for future of nursing and midwifery
The Department of Health’s Shaping the Future of Nursing and Midwifery in Northern Ireland: A Strategic Vision for 2023–2028, which…
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Towards a new Public Health Act
A public consultation on a prospective replacement public health bill has now closed amid much recrimination from within the Executive…
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A truly inclusive healthcare environment
Following scenes of racist violence in August 2024 in parts of Northern Ireland, which left some healthcare staff feeling anxious,…
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Consecutive cut for investment in general practice services
Investment in Northern Ireland’s general practice services remains the lowest in the United Kingdom. A new report published by the…
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Planning and legal risk: Prevention is better than cure
Andrew Ryan, planning and environment partner at TLT says that councils, as planning authorities, can help foster learning and best…
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Planning Order reforms explained
Minister for Infrastructure John O’Dowd MLA has said that the Planning (General Development Procedure) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024, set…
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Planning: Why it is time to pick up the pace on transformation
NI Chamber and Turley on why ‘swift action’ across all parts of the planning system is critical if Northern Ireland’s…
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The need for health-focused planning
Ulster University lecturer in planning and development, Gavan Rafferty, explores the evolving role of planning in addressing public health, wellbeing,…
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