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The alcohol industry are no longer immune to the mounting evidence of alcohol’s relationship to public health. Woodbridge Research were in Brussels for the 2017 FIVS conference and the Beer and Health symposium. Both events provided a global perspective on key issues faced by industry in regard to health. The alcohol industry are at a […]
Police as primary care Working at the interface of public health Police are a member of the primary care community. They work at the interface of public health. Police operate across and within our communities. The idea of Police working in public health is new in New Zealand, and increasingly recognised overseas. While police have […]
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Tune In, Talk, Transfer. Tune In to what is going on, Talk about it, Transfer knowledge into practice. Woodbridge Research is aware that the Auckland region has geographic diversity and a large population with a rich mix of ethnic and social demographics. We drew on our familiarity with the region’s health services to highlight the importance of […]
Better assessment & treatment planning. Cover page – Matua Raki guidelines. We undertook a number of special projects for Matua Raki. One of these was to develop New Zealand’s first nationally consistent criteria for assessing clients and planning treatment modes. Thoroughly researched, this criteria establishes a modern, robust approach to assessment and treatment planning. Matua Raki’s […]
Exploring best practice, developing health systems. The NEP is often the first point of contact with the health system for people who inject drugs. It may also be the most regular contact with our health system. Considering the diverse risks associated with injecting drugs, it is clear that this contact needs to be both credible […]
Alcohol and drugs: reducing the societal impact. Continuing to explore options to reduce risk, prevent and reduce harm, and develop the health service response is paramount. Woodbridge Research continues to be at the forefront of this important body of work. Drugs and alcohol are used recreationally by vast numbers of people in New Zealand and […]
Health workforce workshop. Port Nicholson Yacht Club, Wellington, 5th August 2011. I wanted to thank you for inviting us to this workshop. It was one of the most informative workshops I’ve been to in a long time. Well done! Hopefully it will lead to a better connection with our local needle exchange. – Workshop participant […]
The modern world and the health promotion game. Still image from the Quadrant Approach resource. Health promotion is not just about health education and social marketing focused on changing behavioural risks. It is more extensive and includes social policy targeting lifestyle and environment. Health promotion is defined by WHO as “the process of enabling people […]