Evidence-informed policy and practice

HIghlights in July's edition of 'Public Health News in Ireland' include:

The Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) today launched two datasets that can be easily used to make more comprehensive comparisons between different areas of the island. The two datasets are called The All-Ireland Health and Social Care Indicator Set and Irish Health Poverty Index. They consist of 60 health-related indicators that are now available for every county in the Republic of Ireland and every local government district in Northern Ireland.

The Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) launched two datasets that can be easily used to make more comprehensive comparisons between different areas of the island. The two datasets are called The All-Ireland Health and Social Care Indicator Set and Irish Health Poverty Index.

The presentation of this event can now be accessed here.

After much consideration, we have decided not to hold the All-Ireland Health Intelligence conference, “Better Intelligence. Better Decisions. Better Health.” on 19-20 January 2009 in Dublin. This decision was made in context of the financial constraints imposed by the current economic climate. IPH appreciates the support of our partners and the interest shown by the health intelligence community. It is our intention to reinstate this conference at a more appropriate time.

Highlights in September's edition of 'Public Health News in Ireland' include:

We have recently delivered the following presentations. Copies can be downloaded by clicking the links below:

• Invisible Assets: A Strategic Approach to Integrating Health, Biodiversity and the Environment, Donegal, 24 October

• Health Impact Assessment Forum, Belfast, 28 October

On 12 August INIsPHO released two new data sets:

The Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI) launched a grants programme on Tuesday 6th January which aims to help research play its role in planning for an ageing population.

It is inviting applications for grants to fund cross-border research or to create networks of academics and the public, private and voluntary sectors that will examine issues that arise out of an ageing society in Ireland, north and south to help improve policies and services for older people.

Dr Kevin Balanda, IPH Associate Director presented at the European Association for Health Information and Libraries Conference, recently held in Dublin.

The Institute of Public Health now have a Twitter account.

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