Committee for Health: 2022 - 2027 Mandate
2024 Research Papers
Below you will find details of Research Publications which have been prepared by the Assembly's Research and Information Service (RaISe) for the Committee for Health in 2024.
Understanding ADHD Care: Exploring Assessment Waiting Times, NICE Recommendations and Care Pathways in the UK and RoI
- Date: 04/07/2024
This paper provides an overview of ADHD in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, including prevalence rates among children and adults. The paper explores the challenges that recent increases in demand for ADHD services present for service providers and patients, the extent of delays in accessing an ADHD assessment, developments in NICE guidance, and recent developments in diagnosis and treatment policies.
Responding to Youth Vaping: The UK Experience
- Date: 04/07/2024
This paper provides an overview of the current perspectives on the health and environmental considerations of vapes, as well as the efforts to reduce their use among children and young people across the UK.
