June 2012

Ann-Marie Doherty It is well know that health expenditure is costly. The introduction of a “whole of government approach to health” is gaining increasing momentum… Read More »Health in All Policies

Janet Carter-Anand The development of elder abuse services has traditionally been defined from the perspective of policy makers and professionals. This presentation will outline the… Read More »Older people’s perceptions of elder abuse: Implications for policy and professional practice

Karen McElrath and Julie Harris Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is widely recognised as an intervention that is used to treat opioid (namely heroin) dependence. It… Read More »Institutional stigma and the delivery of methadone maintenance: A comparison of clients’ experiences from North/South Ireland

Nicola Carr and Karen Winter The benefits of an inter-disciplinary approach are evident when working with individuals and families with a range of complex needs,… Read More »Improving court work skills in child care proceedings