Research

The 12th Director of Public Health report again focuses on coronavirus (COVID-19).

This leaflet explains how research contributes to improving health and social care, and outlines different ways that the public can get involved. A poster to promote participation in research is also available to download.

The tenth Director of Public Health (DPH) Annual Report focuses on “Public health in partnership”.

The ninth Director of Public Health (DPH) Annual Report focuses on early intervention.

Local and national policy increasingly emphasises the central role of service users and the public in shaping Health and Social Care (HSC).

This is the second edition of the HSC R&D Division’s Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) Strategy, which highlights the importance of involving patients and the public in research and outlines the progress already made in implementing PPI in research in Northern Ireland.

This report presents the initial results from the first specific study on the use of drugs, alcohol and cigarettes within the Northern Ireland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGB&T) community. Data was gathered from an internet survey of 941 LGB&T people and qualitative research with 37 participants. This work was funded by the Public Health Agency.

A study by the University of Ulster, funded by Health and Social Care Research and Development Division of the Public Health Agency, enabled members of six Allied Health Professions (AHPs) to express opinions on research needs within their areas of expertise.

A short report using the experiences of young suicidal men to inform mental health care services. 

The Bamford review of mental health and learning disabilities identified the need for research to help with service and policy development in a number of areas. We worked with key stakeholders, gaining significant input from service users and carers along with professionals and researchers, to agree five top priorities.