Almost half of babies born in Northern Ireland in 2026 to be asked to join study

The Generation New Era study will track the lives of 30,000 babies and their families (PA)

Almost half of all babies born in Northern Ireland in 2026 will be invited to take part in a landmark UK-wide study.

Ulster University is to play a role in tracking the lives of 30,000 babies and their families with the aim of informing future health, education and social care policy.