Peacebuilding a shared Northern Irish society
EcoTrail Wicklow 46k reviewby Allan LEONARD26 September 2026 The forecast for good weather proved true, as I lightly jogged the kilometre down the road to the beachside esplanade of Bray town. This was confirmed by a live broadcast link with race crew at Bray Head, announcing the perfect conditions. The race director, Seán Clifford, declared... Continue Reading →
'Forcing carers out of work doubly disastrous': Good Morning Ulster interview with Allan Leonard 5 June 2023 Joel TAGGART: Now many of Northern Ireland's unpaid carers are begging for help for greater support from the health service. They're at breaking point and calling for more opportunities for a short-term break from caring, or respite... Continue Reading →
‘Our voice is starting to be heard’: On Your Behalf interview with Allan Leonard 22 April 2023 Linda MACAULAY: Now, there was a call this week from Northern Ireland MLAs for Stormont officials to begin work on a strategy to help thousands of unpaid carers. The letter to the Department of Health's permanent secretary,... Continue Reading →
It’s all about the test: Counting COVID-19 deaths by Allan LEONARD 14 April 2020 “The figures on deaths relate in almost all cases to patients who have died in hospital and who have tested positive for COVID-19. Slight differences in reporting in devolved administrations may mean that they include a small number of deaths outside... Continue Reading →
ARTICLE: Developing an esprit de corps to transform #health and #socialcare services #NorthernIreland @nihealthleaders #NIHLF #futureHSCNI #ICPchange @drdsharp07 @sineadmalone17 @markataylor16 @damianfog @jaynemurrayPR @madameulster #TeamBev https://mrulster.com/2019/04/04/developing-an-esprit-de-corps-to-transform-health-and-social-care-services/
Developing an esprit de corps to transform health and social care services by Allan LEONARD 4 April 2019 I delivered the following speech at a presentation on Integrated Care Partnerships, at a conference event, "Transformation: Paving the Way Forward", organised by the Northern Ireland Healthcare Leadership Form (NIHLF): My name is Allan Leonard and I... Continue Reading →
On stage to discuss how #teamwork and meaningful engagement led to better #health outcomes and practices #TeamBev @MadameUlster https://x.com/nihealthleaders/status/1113879862027194368
Allan LEONARD and Beverley BEATTIE The following article was published in the 2015–16 annual review of the Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke: Don’t leave carers in the dark While we often hear what it’s like to fight the long battle of recovery after stroke, we don’t always hear what it’s like to be a carer... Continue Reading →
Seeking better patient outcomes: Music to the ears of occupational therapists by Allan LEONARD 11 November 2016 The College of Occupational Therapists (COT) held a launch event at the Long Gallery of Parliament Buildings, for their campaign on the value of occupational therapy, “Improving lives, saving money”. The event was sponsored by Claire Hanna MLA,... Continue Reading →
#Health Minister @moneillsf & ICP reps #ICPchange #TeamBev
#Health Minister @moneillsf & ICP reps #ICPchange #TeamBev
“Be Catholic and have a large family”: Tim McGarry at Carers Week launch Thousands of people across Northern Ireland provide care for others throughout the year. Carers Week is organised by several charities that come together to celebrate this contribution, signpost carers to further information and support, and encourage ‘hidden’ carers to come forward and... Continue Reading →