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Debt Action Helps Client to Keep His Family Home

The client called our Debt Action service.

He was married with two children, self-employed and a homeowner. Although, the client’s mortgage and other priorities were up-to-date, he was concerned about the level of his non-priority debt.

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  • Kevin Higgins welfare reform mitigations Sunday politics

    Kevin Higgins talks Welfare Reform mitigations on Sunday Politics

    Our Head of Policy, Kevin Higgins, spoke with Mark Carruthers on Sunday Politics Northern Ireland about the looming March 2020 mitigations cliff edge.

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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.

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Upcoming Training

  • Level 3 Certificate in Independent Advocacy - Providing Independent Advocacy to Adults

    23 January 2020 - 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...

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  • Level 3 Certificate in Independent Advocacy - Managing Advocacy Services

    23 January 2020 - 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...
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  • Level 3 Certificate in Independent Advocacy - Providing Independent Advocacy to Children and Young People

    23 January 2020 - 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...

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  • Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy

    04 February 2020 - 10:00

    This Award is an introductory qualification for candidates who are interested in acquiring knowledge about the role of an Independent Advocate. It comprises the unit ‘Understanding the Purpose and Role of the Independent Advocate’. This is a knowledge based unit. What the Course covers: The...
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  • Wiseradviser: Supervision: Essential Skills and Best Practice

    10 February 2020 - 10:00

    This course is designed for Money Advice Supervisors, whether this compromises all or only part of their role. It provides an opportunity to explore the underpinning knowledge and practical skills required to be able to deliver effective supervision, in line with their agency standards, the MAS...
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  • FREE: NIAQS Assessor Workshop (Members Only)

    12 February 2020 - 10:00

    These workshops 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). This workshop is only suitable for those who have already attended Quality Case Recording and...
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