Resources
1 Mar, 2020
- In May 2019, the North South Alcohol Policy Advisory Group (NSAPAG) convened a knowledge exchange forum in Belfast. This day-long event brought together academics, policy makers, clinicians, and the…
11 Jan, 2020
- Globally, there are growing concerns about rates and consequences of loneliness, especially among older adults. In response, 2018 saw…
1 Jan, 2020
- The purpose of this consensus statement is to determine the state of the field of loneliness among older people, highlighting key…
6 Dec, 2019
- This consultation paper has been drafted to invite public opinion on current liquor licensing laws in Northern Ireland, and to seek…
14 Feb, 2019
- The adverse effects of smoking on neonatal outcomes, such as small-for-gestational-age (SGA), has been extensively studied however,…
1 Jan, 2018
- The New Strategic Direction for Alcohol and Drugs Phase 2 (NSD-2) is a cross-departmental strategy led by the Department of Health,…
1 Nov, 2016
- IPH welcomes the commitment to address inequalities in suicide rate in Northern Ireland. Those living in the most deprived communities…
20 Sep, 2016
- IPH welcomes the opportunity to respond to this Draft General Commercial Communications Code from the perspective of regulating the…
8 Jul, 2016
- A knowledge Exchange Forum was hosted by the North South Alcohol Policy Advisory Group (NSAPAG) on 30 November 2015 to explore how…
8 Mar, 2016
- Loneliness can have a significant impact on the physical and mental health of older people and is of increasing concern for public…
8 Mar, 2016
- Loneliness can have a significant impact on the physical and mental health of older people and is of increasing concern for public…
3 Mar, 2015
- IPH welcomes the opportunity to comment on Heads of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. International evidence supports these regulatory…
4 Dec, 2014
- This report presents data on alcohol consumption and related harms in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The report…
25 Jan, 2013
- This report was launched by the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) on 23 January 2013. The report highlights the main findings from…
25 Jan, 2013
- his report was launched by the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) on 23 January 2013. The report highlights the main findings from the all-Ireland ‘Young Men and Suicide Project’ (YMSP). The aim…
12 Nov, 2012
- This consultation was intended to test public opinion on proposed changes to the law regulating the sale of alcohol in Northern…
12 Sep, 2012
- Stroke is responsible for a substantial number of early deaths, much reduced quality of life and disability, and significant costs to…
1 Mar, 2012
- The Institute of Public Health in Ireland were asked to submit a paper on ‘Cross-border cooperation on healthcare’ for a joint meeting…
1 Jan, 2012
- What would you like the public health policy to achieve? To set out strategic actions which will contribute to tangible improvements in…
22 Dec, 2011
- IPH responded to the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety consultation on a draft maternity strategy for Northern…