Ageing Well Home Support Visitors Share Knowledge in Northern Ireland Workshops – August 2026
Based on QUB Research Teamwork that began in 2010, the implementation of programs for preventative assistance by Health & Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland (NI) demonstrates the importance of creativity in outreach to older people.
What a way to conclude a busy summer! In August, I had the privilege of joining a program of specialized training and workshops in Belfast, Northern Ireland (NI) for two weeks. My assigned task was to introduce real-world examples of the challenges that can arise when attempting to balance the core importance of recognizing individual autonomy with potential needs for protection.
When I arrived on August 14, representatives of the Belfast NI Health and Social …