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 around the world. We know little about how policy to improve the health of the population gets made and the evidence and influence that has a bearing on this. This … Read more
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 findings from the first all-Ireland study that consulted older people as to their views on what interventions and services support people experiencing abuse. The subsequent report found that older people … Read more
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 is highly regulated and is available in both North/South Ireland. Using data collected in four different studies in North/South Ireland, we describe clients’ experiences with MMT. Methadone provision in both … Read more
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, and who have contact with multiple services. This is particularly apposite in the area of child protection and welfare. This seminar will present an overview of an innovative inter-professional training … Read more