Policy Briefs
Our team produce policy briefs on key public health issues.
15 Apr, 2024
- IPH has published a Policy Brief on the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill and what it will mean for Northern Ireland in the near future. Access the policy brief here. The Bill seeks to reduce…
1 Feb, 2022
- This InBrief summarises new research by the Institute of Public Health which found that healthcare professionals want more tailored…
1 Feb, 2022
- This InBrief summarises the findings of a recent IPH report, ‘Arts and Creativity in Later Life: Implications for Public Health and…
1 Feb, 2022
- This InBrief summarises the main recommendations made by the Institute of Public Health in a recent submission on the Northern Ireland…
30 May, 2020
- In March 2020, IPH Director of Policy, Dr Helen McAvoy, gave evidence, alongside the British Medical Association in Northern Ireland, to the UK Commission on Alcohol Harm as part of an inquiry into…
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 Jan, 2012
- What would you like the public health policy to achieve? To set out strategic actions which will contribute to tangible improvements in…
7 Nov, 2010
- The Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) has developed this briefing paper to highlight the health impacts connected to gambling…
1 Mar, 2007
- In this briefing paper, poverty is seen in a broad context encompassing aspects of social inclusion, equality, compliance with human…