Welfare reform has had a significant impact on benefit claimants and the supports that vulnerable people in society receive. Access to quality and consistent information is important in ensuring that
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Researchers at York University are launching a project to examine what works best for abused or neglected children – going into care or staying at home with support. The study
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The University of Ulster has said new research it has carried out indicates a direct link between suicidal behaviour in Northern Ireland having experienced the violence of the Troubles first
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Two groundbreaking research studies by University of Manchester researchers have been recognised nationally for their involvement of service users and carers in their programmes. CaFI will improve evidence-based care for
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The Scottish Government has issued guidance: Navigating ethical approval and access in social care research. This has been developed by a working group involving Scottish Government, ADSW and IRISS, and
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Queen’s University Belfast has launched Northern Ireland’s largest ever public health research project into ageing. The Northern Ireland Cohort for the Longitudinal Study of Ageing (NICOLA ) is hoping to
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The University of Ulster is leading improvements in mental health with the launch of a dedicated Clinical Research Network for Northern Ireland. The new network means that mental health patients
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Research charity, Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI, has announced a £1.5 million investment to support research into leukaemia, lymphoma and other related disorders. The organisation will make this investment over a
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People across Scotland are being encouraged to register their interest in health research. A new campaign has been launched to boost awareness of the Scottish Health Research Register (SHARE), a
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Article examines the application of action research in a project that sought to understand prisoner experiences in high security prisons in England. It discussed the challenges and limitations of the
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