Women in Politics
Professor Yvonne Galligan (QUB) Making democracy ‘fit for purpose’ is a continuing theme in 21st century politics. An aspect that has loomed large in this… Read More »Women in Politics
Fionnuala Casey
Petitions of Concern
Dr Alex Schwartz (QUB) Northern Ireland’s system of government includes several mechanisms designed to facilitate inclusive cross-community power-sharing. One such mechanism is the “Petition of… Read More »Petitions of Concern
The importance of doing regular physical activity to health, society and the economy: Time for a major re-think
Dr Mark Tully and Dr Ruth Hunter (QUB) It is estimated that physical inactivity is responsible for 6 –10% of deaths, at a cost to… Read More »The importance of doing regular physical activity to health, society and the economy: Time for a major re-think
Driving as a Public Health Problem
Professor Lindsay Prior (QUB) Young drivers have high injury rates and, as a result, high insurance premiums. Few interventions have been effective in reducing crash… Read More »Driving as a Public Health Problem
The Societal Effects of Sport in Northern Ireland: Examining Marginalisation and Mental Health Issues
Dr David Hassan (Ulster) This presentation will examine a range of societal effects of participation in sport, with a particular emphasis on improving mental health.… Read More »The Societal Effects of Sport in Northern Ireland: Examining Marginalisation and Mental Health Issues
The Impact Study: Improving Mental Health Pathways and Care for Adolescents in Transition to Adult Services in Northern Ireland
Professor Gerard Leavey (Ulster) This presentation will focus on the provision of services for adolescents in Northern Ireland during the transitional stage from Child and… Read More »The Impact Study: Improving Mental Health Pathways and Care for Adolescents in Transition to Adult Services in Northern Ireland
Addressing the over-representation of looked after children with mental health needs and/or disabilities in Northern Ireland
Dr Berni Kelly, Dr Sandra Dowling and Dr Karen Winter (QUB) This presentation will report on a study examining disabled looked after children in Northern… Read More »Addressing the over-representation of looked after children with mental health needs and/or disabilities in Northern Ireland
How will the Mental Capacity (Health, Welfare and Finance) Bill work in practice?
Dr Gavin Davidson (QUB) This presentation will use case examples to demonstrate how the proposed Mental Capacity Bill will provide a comprehensive framework for supported… Read More »How will the Mental Capacity (Health, Welfare and Finance) Bill work in practice?
To Keep a Person in Their Own Wee Corner: An Exploration of the Roles, Responsibilities and Services Provided by Home Helps and Domiciliary Care Workers in a Large Health and Social Care Trust
Dr Kevin Moore (Ulster) Worldwide demographic trends indicate an expansion in the older person population and an increasing need for home-based social care provision. At… Read More »To Keep a Person in Their Own Wee Corner: An Exploration of the Roles, Responsibilities and Services Provided by Home Helps and Domiciliary Care Workers in a Large Health and Social Care Trust
The role of the hospice volunteer in two community settings
Jan Draper, George Kernohan and Aine MacNamara (OU and UU) In the United Kingdom, there are between 70,000 and 100,000 hospice volunteers, of whom half… Read More »The role of the hospice volunteer in two community settings