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Benefit Freeze
The [Work & Pensions] Committee has compiled evidence that shows that ending the benefits freeze a year early, [in 2019], would lift 200,000 people out of poverty. Read the latest briefing paper on the benefit freeze from our policy team.
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.
Upcoming Training
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...Adviser NI - Level 4 Certificate in Providing Social Security Advice
25 September 2019 - 09:30
This exciting new national qualification was piloted last year, receiving high praise from both new and experienced advisers, wishing to refresh their advice knowledge and competence. It covers all the skills, knowledge, processes and practice of providing multi-channel advice. It is taught via a...Safer Lone Working
27 September 2019 - 10:00
Offering help to people in a work situation, often in difficult circumstances, doesn’t have to mean taking risks. Feeling safe and well doesn’t just extend to face-to-face work with clients, it includes telephone interactions with them as well. This practical, interactive and engaging workshop...Wiseradviser - Using the Consumer Credit Act in Practice
30 September 2019 - 10:00
The skilled level Using the Consumer Credit Act In Practice course builds on the knowledge gained from the Wiseradviser e-learning course- The Consumer Credit Act (NI) (which is a pre-requisite). This discussion based, and practical day is designed to support your application of the theory and...Level 3 Certificate in Independent Advocacy - Providing Independent Advocacy to Adults
03 October 2019 - 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 - Managing Advocacy Services
03 October 2019 - 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...
Latest News
Advice NI welcomes Joint Committee report on ‘Welfare Policy in NI’
09 September 2019 - 12:27
Reacting to the Joint Committee report, Advice NI today welcomed the conclusions and recommendations:Advice NI Briefing Paper September 2019 - Benefit Freeze
04 September 2019 - 14:20
The [Work & Pensions] Committee has compiled evidence that shows that ending the benefits freeze a year early, [in 2019], would lift 200,000 people out of...Advice NI slams Spending Review proposals as ‘inadequate’ and represent a ‘continuing attack on our poorest households’
04 September 2019 - 14:01
Reacting to the Spending Review announcement by the Chancellor, Advice NI, today warned that the spending plans for the coming year have done little to...
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