The aims of this project are to address a gap in information about cross-border and all-island acute health specialities by: Developing a geodatabase that maps acute health specialities on the island; Training health professionals in the use of this mapping tool (two seminars to be held for 20 people). The Centre’s partner in this project […]
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Unlocking the Potential of Cross-Border Hospital Planning on the Island of Ireland
A new research report from the Centre for Cross Border Studies concludes that there are potential benefits to be gained from increased North-South cooperation in a number of key acute healthcare services: cystic fibrosis, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) surgery, paediatric cardiac surgery, orthopaedic surgery and acute mental health services. The report, Unlocking the Potential […]
Read MoreThe role of community involvement in planning hospital services
Download the full report The role of community involvement in planning hospital services [1.1 MB] and the executive summary [1.2 MB]. For further information please contact: Ruth Taillon, Director at the Centre for Cross Border Studies email: r.taillon@qub.ac.uk.
Read MoreMental Health: The case for a cross-jurisdictional approach combining policy and research efforts on the island of Ireland
Despite the fact that mental illness is the most common health condition on the island – affecting every fourth citizen – it has long been treated as the ‘Cinderella’ sector of the health services in both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. In this report Dr Patricia Clarke looks at the context and challenges to […]
Read MoreCross-border GP Out-Of-Hours evaluation
Co-operation and Working Together (CAWT), a partnership of Health Boards and Trusts in the border region, is currently developing two pilot areas along the border where patients would be given the choice of accessing closer cross-border services or using the existing service in his/her own jurisdiction. A pilot cross-border GP Out Of Hours service was […]
Read MoreNorth/South Mental Health Services Research Group
Mental Health is currently a key priority of the two governments on the island. There remains a great need for research and information which can inform planning and practice in the mental health services on the island. In October 2001 the Health Ministers, North and South, agreed a draft Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment […]
Read MoreRemoving the Barriers
The state of the health system in general, and the hospital system in particular, is a burning issue in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. However the enthusiasm expressed by both doctors and patients for exploring the possibilities of improved health care in the border region through greater cross-border co-operation has fallen on […]
Read MoreBorders, Beds and Health: A Pilot Study Modelling All-Ireland Hospital Accessibility
In partnership with Dr Ronan Foley and Dr Martin Charlton, Centre for GeoComputational Research, NUI Maynooth. There has been increasing interest shown in recent years by both civil servants and academics in both Irish jurisdictions in modelling economic and social structures across the whole island, with health services being one of the key areas explored. […]
Read MoreStrong case for joint hospital planning in Irish border region, says Centre for Cross Border Studies
The state of the health system in general, and the hospital system in particular, is a burning issue in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. However the enthusiasm expressed by both doctors and patients for exploring the possibilities of improved health care in the border region through greater cross-border co-operation has fallen on […]
Read MoreAttitudes to the development of cross-border health services: The case of GP Out-Of-Hours services
Politicians and health professionals have identified health as a key area for cross-border co-operation. The two health systems (National Health Services in the North and Irish Health Service in the South) share common core principles, face similar health and service problems, and have adopted similar approaches to tackling issues. However there is little evidence of […]
Read MorePatient Mobility in the European Union: learning from experience
Monday, 29 May 2006 The launch of the e4p Case Study book – official title: “Patient Mobility in the European Union: learning from experience” – took place on Monday, 29 May 2006 at the European Parliament, hosted by John Bowis, MEP. This case book includes a chapter on cross-border care on the island of Ireland […]
Read MorePublic attitudes to developing and using cross-border health services
Politicians and health professionals have identified health as a key area for cross-border co-operation. The two health systems (National Health Services in the North and Irish Health Service in the South) share common core principles, face similar health and service problems, and have adopted similar approaches to tackling issues. However there is little evidence of […]
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