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New ADR NI research reveals mortality inequalities among people who have experienced homelessness
26 August 2026
New ADR Northern Ireland research has examined the relationship between homelessness and mortality using linked population-wide administrative data from Northern Ireland. The study found that people who were named on homelessness applications were more likely to die younger and disproportionately more from deaths of despair – deaths related to suicide, alcohol or substances – than those who had never presented as homeless.
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New ADR NI research uses individual-level data to provide detailed picture of homelessness prevalence in NI
26 August 2026
New ADR Northern Ireland research has used linked individual-level administrative data to provide a comprehensive overview of homelessness in Northern Ireland over a ten-year period. The study offers a new perspective on homelessness by examining individuals named on homelessness applications, rather than focusing solely on households, providing important insights into who experiences homelessness and how patterns have changed over time.
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New ADR NI research reveals strong links between homelessness and poor mental health in Northern Ireland
14 August 2026
New ADR Northern Ireland research has analysed a decade of population-level administrative data to explore the trends in mental ill-health in people who have experienced homelessness. In conjunction with a second insight written from the perspectives of people with lived experience, this study highlights the strong relationship between homelessness and mental ill-health and encourages policymakers to “see the person, not just the problem”.
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