Health
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Leaving the care system
Research shows that children in long-term residential care need a smoother transition into adulthood. Meadhbh Monahan reports. “High need” young…
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Northern Ireland’s health options
Allowing clinicians to invest surpluses and strong political leadership can help the Health Service cope with austerity, Gordon Marnoch writes.…
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Radical culture change needed
Ring-fencing would only reward a failing culture in the health sector, Joanne Murphy contends. Health is bad for you. Spending…
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Autism Bill pros and cons
Legislation has gone to the Assembly but views are divided over the best approach. Proposals intended to improve support for…
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Change of plan for Omagh hospital?
Major budget cuts could mean plans for the local enhanced hospital in Omagh will have to adapt. Emma Blee writes.…
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Ring-fencing the budget
The debate over whether to protect health spending. As everyone needs the Health Service at some point in life,…
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Alcohol pricing debate
New legislation to tackle alcohol misuse is “imperative” according to law-makers. Meadhbh Monahan outlines the key proposals. Alcohol misuse costs…
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Primary care in practice
Bright, airy and colourful, the £16.5 million health and care centre in Portadown opened its doors on 29 March. With…
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Nearing good health
After coping with outbreaks of C.difficile in 2008, the Northern Ireland Health Service is getting better, but there is still…
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