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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: PIP Guidance
30 July 2019 - 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...Nutshell: Limited Capability for Work (& WRA) Guidance
30 July 2019 - 12:00
This session will encourage advisers completing PIP forms to carefully consider and use the reliability and majority regulations, case law and guidance to produce stronger initial applications.Wiseradviser - Tailoring Advice: Strategies & Options for Dealing with Debt
05 August 2019 - 10:00
This skilled level course provides an opportunity to explore key factors to promote good practice in dealing with debt cases which includes: case management, referrals and quality frameworks, including support and supervision. This course is designed for Advisers dealing with debt at all levels...Nutshell: Understanding Universal Credit Sanctions
07 August 2019 - 10:00
This session will explain how individuals will have certain obligations placed upon them to successfully maintain their claim to benefits and the impact of sanctions on those deemed not to have carried out these actions. It will look at the new 2018 sanctions regime relating to ESA, JSA and...An Introduction to Tendering & Commissioning
12 August 2019 - 10:00
This award winning training course provides participants with an understanding of the procurement and commissioning process. The course covers a range of issues including understanding public procurement, organisational readiness, identifying and responding to tender opportunities, the tender...Nutshell: Universal Credit and Self-Employment
13 August 2019 - 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...
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Volunteer for the Independent Advice Network
15 July 2019 - 09:34
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SAE Graduation
27 June 2019 - 17:08
To mark another successful year of the Supporting Active Engagement project, Advice NI celebrated all the participants’ achievements with an event at...Round up from Advice NI CEO, Bob Stronge
27 June 2019 - 17:00
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