Issue 121
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Health and Care Services report
Towards a more integrated social care system
In May 2024, the Health and Social Care (HSC) announced that it would broaden care service provision through the integrated…
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Health and Care Services report
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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Health and Care Services report
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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Health and Care Services report
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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Health and Care Services report
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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Health and Care Services report
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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Health and Care Services report
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 report
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 report
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 report
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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