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Welfare Reform Mitigations
We’re heading towards a Welfare Reform Mitigations cliffedge and thousands of vulnerable people across Northern Ireland may be facing a substantial drop in income. Read the latest mitigations discussion paper by Professor Eileen Evason and our head of Policy, Kevin Higgins.
Finance Support
Finance Support is the unit responsible for managing the new social welfare financial support funds. Read the latest briefing paper from our policy team that covers the eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Upcoming Training
NI Advice Standard Training: Case Recording, Quality of Advice Audits
11 September 2019 - 10:00
This course is to prepare managers and advisers for the Northern Ireland Advice Quality Standard. It will provide a practical guide to improve the quality of case recording and how to evidence continuous personal development. It will also cover the Advice NI recommended quality assurance activities...NI Advice Standard Training: Case Recording, Quality of Advice Audits - 11th September 2019
11 September 2019 - 10:00
This course is to prepare managers and advisers for the Northern Ireland Advice Quality Standard. It will provide a practical guide to improve the quality of case recording and how to evidence continuous personal development. It will also cover the Advice NI recommended quality assurance activities...A Guide to Universal Credit (L3 Endorsed Qualification)
12 September 2019 - 10:00
This in depth, practical course focuses on all aspects of Universal Credit, the most profound change to Social Security since its inception, to prepare Advisers for its roll-out starting in September 2017. Key content includes: • What is Universal Credit (e.g. benefit rules, processes, applications...Representing Clients at Social Security Tribunals (Level 4 Endorsed Qualification)
17 September 2019 - 10:00
This fully interactive, case law specific three day accredited course in Social Security Tribunal Representation will cover in detail: • “Playing to win” Understanding the importance of the initial application and assessment process and form filling when a case reaches hearing. • Understanding...FREE Assessors Workshop for Quality of Advice Audits - Members Only
18 September 2019 - 10:00
These workshops are held by Advice NI’s Quality Assurance Co-ordinator and are an excellent method of support for Quality Assessors within member organisations, who have either achieved, or are working towards the Northern Ireland Advice Quality Standard (NIAQS). The workshops will provide a...Research & Referencing Skills for Advisers
20 September 2019 - 10:00
This course is designed to provide advisers with the skills required to research and reference up to date information relating to social security benefits and welfare reform. It will cover both online and paper resources. This is a necessary skill required to ensure organisations meet the...
Latest News
Advice NI Policy Newsletter August 2019
19 August 2019 - 17:03
'Think'Advice NI in Northern Ireland Helps EU Settlement Scheme Reach One Million Milestone
19 August 2019 - 14:01
Advice NI is providing help and support to local residents and vulnerable people to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.Support Assisi by coming along to the Advice NI Pub Quiz
15 August 2019 - 14:09
We are holding a pub quiz on the 26th September at the Northern Lights in aid of our Charity of the Year.
About Advice NI
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