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The ‘New World’ Beckons: Irish Migration to Britain’s American Colonies
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The ‘New World’ Beckons: Irish Migration to Britain’s American Colonies

...Methodists, Quakers and especially Anglicans) accounted for 2% (Kenny, 2000, p. 42). He also points out that about three quarters of the American Irish were of Ulster origin. Overall, this data highlights how Protestant migrants from Ulster, who were predominantly Presbyterian, played an important role in shaping the Irish diaspora in America during the colonial period....
A gift of life at the end of life
Health, Sports & Psychology

A gift of life at the end of life

...2), https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102917742918 The Life. Death. Whatever: 5 things approach There is more information on the NHS organ donation website in helping you to decide and with making an organ donation decision There is also advice on how to register this decision How to have conversations with your family and or trusted individual about your organ donation wishes....
The Good Friday Agreement and the future of the union
Society, Politics & Law

The Good Friday Agreement and the future of the union

...2 years later under pre 1998 arrangements didn’t matter. The fact that the RUC was not disbanded, it had its operational name changed, and the official name of the police in Northern Ireland retains the Royal Ulster Constabulary in its title, did little to reduce the hurt to those who bravely stood between the citizens of Northern Ireland and those illegitimately using...
Three solutions for the nursing staffing crisis in the NHS
Health, Sports & Psychology

Three solutions for the nursing staffing crisis in the NHS

...2. Support those with an interest in healthcare to train to become qualified nurses working in the NHS Despite the strength of these messages, nursing needs to compete against other professional options, many of which may be more attractive than nursing involving less unsocial hours working practices or risks. As a nurse of many year’s standing, I wouldn’t hesitate in...
Advance Care Planning (ACP ) - Discuss, Decide, Document and Share
Health, Sports & Psychology

Advance Care Planning (ACP ) - Discuss, Decide, Document and Share

...2 March 2020) Carers UK. (2019a). Juggling work and unpaid care: a growing issue Retrieved 18 December 2019 Carers UK. (2019b). State of Caring Report: a snapshot of unpaid care in the UK Retrieved 18 December 2019 (2016) Carers UK. Missing out: The identification challenge Retrieved 7 July 2020 Willen Hospice - Advance Care Plan (a download PDF link to the document...
How gender equality can help fix the construction industry
Society, Politics & Law

How gender equality can help fix the construction industry

...2] Architects Registration Board includes equality and diversity questions for new admissions [3] 25% female representation on UK FTSE 100 boards. Dillon and Moncaster The blame is repeatedly levied on parents, teachers and careers advisers, and women having children. While the data is simply unavailable for women in the building trades, recent Department for Education...
Autumn Statement 2016: Tories shift to growth strategy in an Ed Balls-style pirouette
Society, Politics & Law

Autumn Statement 2016: Tories shift to growth strategy in an Ed Balls-style pirouette

...2 billion boost to research and development, aimed at making those already in work more productive. George Osborne did something similar. Following the failure of austerity and a dip back into recession in 2011-12, he quietly reinstated several of the initially-suspended infrastructure programmes. Hammond has signalled an intention to go much further with an extra £23...
Ageing Well Collection
Health, Sports & Psychology

Ageing Well Collection

...2 diabetes and manage our weight. Staying active has many benefits. By building our overall fitness, we are also building and increasing our physical, psychological and emotional resilience.The World Health Organisation suggests you aim to be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week. See below for more information about the importance of physical...