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Welfare Reform
The Northern Ireland (Welfare Reform) Act was given Royal Assent on 25th November 2015. This provides for significant changes to the benefits system.
Food Poverty
Food banks fulfil a vital role as they help to support people who find themselves or their families without food. Over the last few years particularly as a result of the economic downturn there has been a rapid growth of food banks providing emergency help and assistance to people across Northern Ireland. In order to help understand the rise in reliance of people on emergency food Advice NI has carried out research.
Upcoming Training
Nutshell: Universal Credit Calculations (NEW)
19 October 2018 - 13:30
We have a selection of Welfare Reform sessions suitable for those who have already benefited from our Welfare Reform training and wish to update their knowledge in a timely and cost effective manner or for those who just need information on a specific aspect of Welfare Reform. This session will...Level 3 Certificate in Independent Advocacy - Managing Advocacy Services
25 October 2018 - 10:00
The Certificate in Independent Advocacy allows Independent Advocates to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment in their Independent Advocacy role. The course includes knowledge and skills based assessments and involves learners demonstrating competency in work related tasks...Level 3 Certificate in Independent Advocacy - Providing Independent Advocacy to Adults
25 October 2018 - 10:00
The Certificate in Independent Advocacy allows Independent Advocates to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment in their Independent Advocacy role. The course includes knowledge and skills based assessments and involves learners demonstrating competency in work related tasks...Level 3 Certificate in Independent Advocacy - Providing Independent Advocacy to Children and Young People
25 October 2018 - 10:00
The Certificate in Independent Advocacy allows Independent Advocates to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment in their Independent Advocacy role. The course includes knowledge and skills based assessments and involves learners demonstrating competency in work related tasks...Deaf Equality Training (Members Only) (FREE)
26 October 2018 - 10:00
British Deaf Association (NI) will be delivering this training event, and there will be a range of topics included in this 3 hour training session which has been tailored to specifically match the needs of advice workers who may come into contact with Deaf people during their sessions dealing with...Nutshell: Using ESA Assessment Guidance and Case Law (NEW)
29 October 2018 - 10:00
We have a selection of Welfare Reform sessions suitable for those who have already benefited from our Welfare Reform training and wish to update their knowledge in a timely and cost effective manner or for those who just need information on a specific aspect of Welfare Reform. This session will...
Latest News
New Member Introduced
21 September 2018 - 15:08
Advice NI welcomes Mid Ulster Agewell who have recently joined our independent advice network.Welfare Reform Update September 2018
20 September 2018 - 16:31
The independent welfare changes Helpline has seen an increase in calls from clients who have due to their vulnerability, inadvertently made a claim for...Money Advice Update - September 2018
20 September 2018 - 12:34
Money Advice Update
September 2018
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