News Articles

  • tech

    Access to the Internet is a Social Justice Issue

    Thu, 02/09/2023 - 12:40
    Digital Inclusion

    Northern Ireland has the highest rate of non-internet users on these islands at 14.7% (Office of National Statistics, 2021. Digital 2021: Ireland).

  • cac

    ABC Financial and Debt Management Programme

    Thu, 02/09/2023 - 12:09

    Advice NI, in partnership with Community Advice Craigavon, and working with Community Advice Armagh, has been awarded the contract to deliver a targeted programme of support for financial and debt management for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council.

  • eileen

    Eileen Evason

    Fri, 01/27/2023 - 09:37

    Advice NI are deeply shocked and saddened by the passing of Professor Eileen Evason.

  • nihe

    Changes to the Housing Allocation Process

    Wed, 01/25/2023 - 11:37

    Following a lengthy review and consultation process that commenced in 2012, involving a Department-led review, independent research and a public consultation, the Northern Ireland Housing Association (NIHE) has begun the process of reforming the housing allocations process.

  • DfC

    Community Wealth Building

    Wed, 01/25/2023 - 11:33

    The Ministerial Advisory Panel on Community Wealth Building appointed by the Minister for Communities in March delivered its independent report in October, including 26 recommendations to deliver real and sustainable change.

  • medical

    Tribunal Procedures and Medical Evidence

    Wed, 01/25/2023 - 11:30

    Following recent Tribunal User Forum events in Belfast and Omagh, the President of the Tribunal asked us to highlight some essential resources that all representatives should be aware of. 

  • cpag

    Access to Benefits with Pre-Settled Status

    Wed, 01/25/2023 - 11:21

    Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) have won a case in the Upper Tribunal on behalf of an EU national with pre-settled status claiming entitlement to Universal Credit.

  • NIOmbusdman

    Ombudsman Investigates Poor Advice Provided by DfC

    Wed, 01/25/2023 - 11:15

    An investigation by the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman has led to the Department for Communities repaying over £11,000 to a man after it found poor advice caused him to lose his existing benefits.

  • clanmill

    Clanmil To Provide Free Mobile Data For Customers Who Need It

    Wed, 01/25/2023 - 09:27

    Clanmil has become the first housing association in Northern Ireland to supply free mobile data for customers who need it, thanks to its membership of the UK National Databank.

  • euss

    Advice NI in Partnership With MCNI Continues to Offer EUSS Advice

    Tue, 01/24/2023 - 17:06

    Advice NI in partnership with Migrant Centre NI continues to offer EUSS advice to EU nationals and their family members and family members of NI relevant persons.

  • allamby

    Inspirational Speaker Event

    Tue, 01/24/2023 - 16:51

    We're In An Income Crisis, Not A Cost Of Living Crisis

  • relat

    Money and Relationships

    Tue, 01/24/2023 - 16:10

    Money and relationships are more intertwined than most of us think. As a debt adviser, I see it every day.