Drug Deaths Preventable, says New Study by Queen’s University Belfast

by Inspire | Jan 12, 2024 | Blog, Thoughts

A new report published by Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), which includes research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), illustrates the extent to which overdose prevention centres (OPCs) can prevent thousands of drug-related deaths....

Digital Innovations at the Heart of DigiFest23

by Inspire | Dec 15, 2023 | Thoughts, Updates

Inspire’s Assistant Director of Insight, Engagement & Innovation, Jenna Thomas, outlines the knowledge and learning gained from her trip to the DigiFest23 event in Glasgow this week. On Thursday 14th December, my colleague, Gillian Cameron, and I were delighted to...

Looking Forward to the Year Ahead

by Inspire | Dec 8, 2023 | Thoughts

Start as you mean to go on! As we head into 2024, we want to highlight some key wellbeing tips, which you can reflect upon and then deploy as you meet a brand-new year in the best possible frame of mind. Prioritise your health If you want to clear your mind, induce a...

Your Year in Wellbeing

by Inspire | Dec 8, 2023 | Grief, Lifestyle, Services

As we approach the end of December, it’s an important time to take stock of how the past year has gone. Have you kept up with the New Year’s Resolutions you set yourself at the start of 2023? If you can yes to some or all, take time to congratulate yourself – any wins...

New Study Looks at Public Views of Alcohol

by Inspire | Dec 6, 2023 | Thoughts, Updates

The annual, UK-wide Drinkaware Monitor was published last week and the results paint an interesting picture of how people in Northern Ireland think about alcohol. According to more than three in five adult drinkers (63%), the region has an unhealthy relationship with...