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Dr Sarah McKenna

@drsarahmckenna.bsky.social
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Research Fellow ADRC NI | children's social care | homelessness | coproduction

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Dr Emma Ross @dremmaross.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Are underserved groups always disadvantaged when it comes to mortality? We looked at this using Census-linked data for the entire adult population of Northern Ireland. The answer is more complicated than you’d think.
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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Great morning launching our new ADRC NI report led by @drsarahmckenna.bsky.social on children’s social care and homelessness risk. Thanks to all our partners, and our amazing @voypic.bsky.social Experts by Experience for reminding us why this work matters. 💙📊 Full report and animation linked below.
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Linking data and lived experience to shape policy on children’s social care and homelessness in Northern Ireland
On 3 March 2026, ADR Northern Ireland hosted an event at Parliament Buildings, Stormont - Children’s Social Care and Homelessness in Northern Ireland: Connec...
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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Huge congratulations to ADRC NI's Data Research Advisory Group on winning the Social Action Champion Award at the 2026 Care Day Awards! 🎉 Incredible recognition for care‑experienced young people driving research, influencing change, and using their voices to make systems better. So deserved 👏
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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
New publication of a paper on Care-experienced young people co-producing data research to make it more relevant and impactful. Our researchers have worked with @voypic.bsky.social to produce this paper alongside the wonderful young people. @drsarahmckenna.bsky.social @aideenqub.bsky.social
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International Journal of Population Data Science on X: "Care-experienced young people work alongside researchers as equal partners to co-produce complex data-intensive research demonstrating that is not only possible, but delivers real benefits for individuals, research quality, and organisations. READ https://t.co/eBfM39NyRt https://t.co/mfRvSp1Wcu" / X
Care-experienced young people work alongside researchers as equal partners to co-produce complex data-intensive research demonstrating that is not only possible, but delivers real benefits for individuals, research quality, and organisations. READ https://t.co/eBfM39NyRt https://t.co/mfRvSp1Wcu
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Dr Emma Ross @dremmaross.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Our work @adrcni.bsky.social shows how linked data can drive change and improve outcomes. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re highlighting our research on self-harm and suicide in Northern Ireland - and how data can inform prevention and support better mental health policy. 🧠 🔗 bit.ly/42BrFxs
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Policy brief: Self-harm & suicide in Northern Ireland: New evidence from linked administrative data
The information presented in this policy brief summarises findings from five published research papers by researchers based within the Administrative Data Re...
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Dr Sarah McKenna @drsarahmckenna.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
And that's a wrap! Fantastic time at the #ADRUKConf25. Delighted to present @adrcni.bsky.social research and hear about lots of other amazing work
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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
We’re excited to join Bluesky! Welcome to the official account of the Administrative Data Research Centre Northern Ireland! Stay connected with us here and you can also find us on LinkedIn, X and our website. Follow along for the latest updates, news and insights from ADRC NI. #Research #Data
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