Public Health Research Officer - IPH Doctor of Philosophy in Education @QUBelfast MSc Sports Management, BSc Sports and Exercise Sciences @UlsterUni

Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joined July 2009
So emotional & powerful. Jane’s love for her mummy, her influence & the closeness of her family shine through every word. An amazing athlete, but an even more remarkable person. A beautiful reflection on love, loss & finding a way through grief. So proud of you, @janepadams14 ❤️
"I know for a fact she'll be up in heaven going, 'Here look, I died last night and look what my daughter's doing today.'" Antrim GAA legend Jane Adams on battling through grief following the death of her mother, offering an inspiring reflection on inner resilience, and the cathartic power of running during life's hardest moments. Subscribe and download this week's episode of The Monday Club podcast on Spotify and Apple, and watch the full video on The Irish News YouTube channel.
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Belfast Sliders training restarts Sunday 11am @ Dixon Park....come along and give it a go! #joinourteam #coed #sport
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#JobFairy 📢 IPH is #hiring a #PublicHealth Policy Specialist to join our all-island team of experts. The role involves research, policy development, and shaping public policy to enhance #healthequity. Apply by 5pm on 11 March 2025. Find out more >>> publichealth.ie/vacancies
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Final PhD paper published at last.
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Please share! Examining workforce planning in older people social work: Evidencing the impact of social worker burnout, intention to leave, and leaving from the perspective of service user experiences and cost to employers ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege…
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Sign up to receive the latest updates from IPH, including events, webinars, reports, blogs and insights in #PublicHealth across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Sign up here: publichealth.us6.list-manage…
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New parkrun in Belfast ticked off the list, completed all the Northern Ireland ones.
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From 10 AM: Join us for live updates from IPH’s webinar on Exercise and Healthy Ageing. With over 1000 registered attendees, follow along for expert insights on how physical activity can promote healthier, longer lives. #ActiveAgeing
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Tomorrow, from 10 AM-12 PM, IPH will host its 'Exercise & Healthy Ageing' webinar. The event will bring together experts in public health to discuss #ActiveAgeing. Click here to register >>> publichealth.ie/events/webin…
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This Thursday, IPH's 'Exercise & Healthy Ageing' webinar will discuss the role of physical activity in preventing, delaying or reversing frailty. Experts will share insights on promoting healthy ageing. For more details >>> publichealth.ie/events/webin… #ActiveAgeing
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Just 1 week to go until IPH's 'Exercise & Healthy Ageing' webinar on 24th Oct, exploring how physical activity can promote healthier ageing and prevent frailty. Learn more and register here >>> publichealth.ie/events/webin…
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IPH's latest blog highlights the growing prevalence of regular vape use among young people and calls for stronger regulatory measures. Read more from Dr Joanna Purdy and Dr Ciara Reynolds as they explore the latest data and evidence, including the need to address data gaps to inform policy Read it here: publichealth.ie/blog/generat…
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Ruth Neill retweeted
Sliders 1st ever club derby....15yrs of @BelfastSliders 💚 White team take the win 🤍
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Today is the final day to submit your entries for IPH's #HowWeAge photography competition Share your images via the link >>> publichealth.ie/photo Good luck! (Ts&Cs Apply)
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Interesting talks on MUP this morning @publichealthie #IPHMUPNI
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#HaveYourSay The Commission on Care for Older People is seeking views and submissions on health and social care services and supports for #olderpeople in Ireland by 24 October. The public consultation will inform the Commission’s recommendations for the future development of these services and supports. IPH has been engaged by @roinnslainte to analyse the consultation responses and prepare a report on its findings.
The independent Commission on Care for Older People invites you to have your say on the health and social care services and supports provided for older people. Find out more and share your views by 5pm on Thursday 24 October 2024 at gov.ie/PublicConsultationCom…
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Lovely sunny morning for bagels in Verona Park
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This years host @RCSI_Irl Dublin hand over to the 2025 hosts the Lithuanian Sports University We look forward to the 20th HEPA conference in Kaunas 17th-19th September 2025- save the date!!!
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Welcome to all the delegates arriving at RCSI for the @hepaeurope 2024 conference! Bringing together experts, researchers, and policymakers, the programme will explore "Optimising Health Enhancing Physical Activity: The Importance of Inclusion". 🔗 rcsi.com/dublin/news-and-eve…
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