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‘Measuring occurrences of self and other discriminations in relation to mental health in adolescent textual responses’, by Dr Orla Moran (NetwellCASALA/DkIT) and Dr Louise McHugh (UCD) has been published in the Journal of Contextual Behavioural Science. This research paper examines how different patterns of relating to the self and others...

On 29th January, 2020 Dr Lucia Carragher, Senior Research Fellow at NetwellCASALA, presented to a Special Policy Forum on Cameras in Care Situations. The forum was convened by Sage Advocacy and Chaired by the Hon. Mary Laffoy. Other speakers included Patricia Rickard-Clarke, Solicitor & Former Law Reform Commissioner, and Scott...

Volunteers Wanted! Help an older person learn how to use an ipad/smartphone/computer Earn credits towards DkIT Elevate Practice and learn employability skills Spend some time, have a chat and a cuppa, make another friend Classes will run for 2 hours (2:00-4:00pm) on Wednesday or Thursdays (TBC) over 5-7 weeks, starting...

If so, we need your help to design new technology to assist in the self-management of heart failure. More information For more information, please contact: Suzanne Smith. Phone: 0429370497 Email: suzanne.smith@dkit.ie

On Monday 2nd of September, NetwellCASALA welcomed ECME researchers to Dundalk Institute of Technology for the 4th quarterly meeting of the ECME consortium. This networking and training event focused on the development of collaborations between ECME partners. The programme included a number of workshops and exercises as part of the...

A recent report from the ESRI, "Projections of Demand for Healthcare in Ireland 2015 – 2030" suggests demand for home care will increase by 50% over the next decade. Given population ageing and increasing rates of chronic disease and dementias, the need for home healthcare support has never been greater....

NetwellCASALA currently have two fully-funded PhD studentships available. Each successful candidate shall receive a postgraduate stipend of €16,000 per annum, plus fees and a contribution to their direct research project costs. The duration of each PhD studentship is 3 years. Application Process: Please send a copy of your CV and...