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Road traffic collisions in lancashire: An analysis of emergency department and ambulance data, April 2007 to March 2010

This report provides an indication of the burden of road traffic collisions (RTCs) on emergency departments (EDs), the ambulance service and residents of Lancashire over the three‐year period April 2007 to March 2010. It uses data on RTC call outs from the North West Ambulance Service(NWAS)and from all EDs in Lancashire.

Authors: Johnathan Rooney, Dan Hungerford, Zara Anderson

Published: 02/09/2010


Final Report: Evaluation of peer training course to implement sexual health kitbag in Cheshire and Merseyside

This report describes an evaluation of a peer training course to implement a sexual health kitbag in Cheshire and Merseyside, using a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods. The evaluation was underpinned by an Action Research model, allowing ongoing development of the training, and researchers and practitioners worked collaboratively in directing the associated research and interpretation of findings.

Authors: Jan Hopkins and Penny Phillips-Howard

Published: 18/08/2010


HIV & AIDS In the North West of England 2009

This is the fourteenth annual report of the North West HIV/AIDS Monitoring Unit, presenting data on HIV positive individuals accessing treatment and care in the region. A total of 42 statutory centres in the region provided treatment and care for HIV positive individuals. Information is presented by local authority (LA), primary care trust (PCT) and treatment centre.

Authors: Suzy C. Hargreaves, Leighton Jones, Hannah C.E. Madden, Penelope A. Phillips-Howard, Qutub Syed, Mark A. Bellis, Penny A. Cook

Published: 17/08/2010


Merseyside DIP Re-presentation Report 2008/09

This report examines which client characteristics are associated with those who re-presented through both DIP and the drug testing data in 08/09 and compares them to those who did not re-present. Findings are presented for Merseyside as a whole and for each D(A)AT individually.

Authors: Kevin Cuddy, Paul Duffy

Published: 17/08/2010


Patterns of Substance Use & Support Needs of Residents in Young People’s Hostels & Foyer Accommodation in Liverpool: Final Report June 2010

Young people who are sleeping rough or residing in temporary accommodation (hostels, foyers or bed and breakfasts) are often considered to be a homogenous group and their substance use and support needs are generally not investigated discretely. This report presents findings from in-depth research investigating patterns of substance use and support needs of residents of young person specific hostel and foyer accommodation in Liverpool.

Authors: Claire Cole, Olivia Wooding, Simon Russell, Claire Hennessy, Jim McVeigh,

Published: 10/08/2010


Understanding college students’ alcohol-related social norms in Sefton: Drink It's Not What You Think

Understanding young people's alcohol-related social norms in Sefton

Authors: Michael Burrows, Michela Morleo, Corinne Harkins, Penny A Cook

Published: 29/07/2010


Creating Healthier Workplaces

The second part of the synthesis reports examining the links between health and work.

Authors: Jennifer Mason, Clare Perkins, Mark A Bellis

Published: 13/07/2010


Impact of Alcohol in Greater Manchester Quarter Three (2010)

This report identifies available alcohol intelligence across Greater Manchester.

Authors: Michael Burrows, Michela Morleo, Penny A Cook

Published: 12/07/2010


Summary report: findings from a sex and relationships education pilot programme in schools in North West England

A report summarising findings from a sex and relationships education pilot programme in schools in North West England conducted in collaboration with Government Office for the North West.

Authors: Penelope A Phillips-Howard, Hayley Jones, Linford Briant, Jennifer Downing, Imogen Kelly, Timothy Bird, Mark A Bellis, Penny A Cook,

Published: 30/06/2010


Assaults in Lancashire: an analysis of emergency department and ambulance data, January 2007 to December 2009

This report provides an indication of the burden of assaults on emergency departments (EDs), the ambulance service and residents of Lancashire over the three-year period January 2007 to December 2009. It uses data on assault call outs from the North West Ambulance Service and from all EDs in Lancashire, supplemented by assault data from Lancashire residents receiving treatment in Cumbria and Merseyside EDs.

Authors: Dan Hungerford, Gayle Whelan, Zara Quigg

Published: 16/06/2010


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