IPH Strategic Objectives 2020-2025
Our mission is to inform public policy to support healthier populations.
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New alcohol policy research network launched across Ireland and the UK
The Institute of Public Health (IPH) is among the founding members of a new network for alcohol policy researchers in Ireland and the UK which officially launched today, led by the University of Stirling’s Professor Niamh Fitzgerald and Trinity College Dublin’s Professor Joe Barry. The Alcohol Research Network UK-Ireland (ACORN) will act as a forum and stimulus for an interdisciplinary approach to the cultural, social, political and economic challenges faced by the UK and Ireland in attempting to implement effective policies to reduce the…
Consultation response: New Strategy for Sport and Physical Activity for Northern Ireland
The Institute of Public Health has responded to the Department for Communities Consultation on a new Strategy for Sport and Physical Activity for Northern Ireland. The strategy aims to provide a framework for a cross-departmental approach to promoting participation and excellence in sport and physical activity. IPH emphasised the importance of increasing activity levels and…
Consultation response: Northern Ireland Draft Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031
The Institute of Public Health has responded to the Department of Health for Northern Ireland consultation on the Draft Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031. The Strategy is designed to improve mental health outcomes for people in Northern Ireland and sets out a new vision for mental health in Northern Ireland, as well as 29 high-level actions…
Consultation response: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on Environmental Plans for Northern Ireland
The Institute of Public Health has responded to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Environmental Plans, Principles and Governance for Northern Ireland Public Discussion Document. This is Northern Ireland’s framework for environmental policies which support green growth in future government policies and business strategies. The Institute’s consultation response is aligned to health in all…
Watch the webinar recording: Healthy Brains for Healthy Populations
The Institute of Public Health’s held a webinar which focused on healthy brains for healthy populations . It took place on Thursday, April 15th at 11am via Zoom. Dr Claire McEvoy from Queen’s University Belfast explored the issue and public health approaches to keeping our brains fit and healthy for longer. Dr McEvoy has received…
Submission: Northern Ireland Licensing & Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Bill
The Institute of Public Health has responded to a call for evidence from the Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Communities on the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Bill. The Bill was introduced to the Northern Ireland Assembly by the Minister for Communities on the 19 October 2020. The Bill covers a wide range of…
BLOG: Benefits of physical activity for COVID-19 vaccination
Aideen Sheehan from the Institute of Public Health offers some insights on how a little physical activity can boost your immune system for vaccination. Exercise is not just good for the body and soul, it can also help older people reap the full benefits of vaccination. Regular aerobic exercise in the weeks or months prior to COVID-19…
Playback: COVID-19 and rethinking loneliness and social isolation
Playback: COVID-19 and rethinking loneliness and social isolation Catch up on the Institute’s webinar focused on the impact of COVID-19 and rethinking loneliness and social isolation in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Loneliness is emerging as a key public health challenge for the population during the Covid-19 pandemic. Evidence shows loneliness is a significant issue for…
Press release: Loneliness emerging as a key public health challenge for the population during the pandemic
Loneliness is emerging as a key health challenge for the population and a public health approach can help tackle the issue, experts told an all-island webinar hosted by the Institute of Public Health today. Over 1,000 people involved in public health, community services and research on the island of Ireland – North and South –joined…
Public Health
“The art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society”
Acheson WHO, 1988.
A healthy population is an asset to society. Public health aims to optimise the health of the whole population.
Everyone has an important role in looking after their own health. However, many of the factors that influence our health outcomes are outside the control of the individual, such as environmental, economic and social factors.
Health equity, giving everyone a chance to reach their potential to live a healthier life, is a core aim of public health and the primary focus of the Institute of Public Health.
About us
We do this by:
- research and evidence review;
- policy analysis and evaluation;
- partnership working;
- specialist training and public communications.
We focus on promoting health and wellbeing, improving health equity, and reducing health inequalities throughout the life course.
The Institute has researchers and policy specialists from a range of disciplines based in offices in Dublin and Belfast and is jointly funded by the Departments of Health in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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