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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
Social Security Tribunal Representation (NEW)
20 September 2018 - 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...Nutshell: Universal Credit Housing Costs (NEW)
21 September 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...New Sanctions to Benefit Entitlement Awareness Session (NEW) - 28th September 2018
28 September 2018 - 14:00
: This half day training session brand new for 2018 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 sanctions...NI Advice Standard Training: Case Recording, Quality of Advice Audits and Advice Pro Refresher - 2nd October 2018
02 October 2018 - 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...Wiseradviser: Tailoring Advice - Strategies and Options for Dealing with Debt (FREE to Eligible Groups) 3rd & 10th October 2018
03 October 2018 - 09:30
This skilled level course goes through tried and tested strategies which will support you to work with clients in line with Codes of Practice and guidelines. It is accredited with OCNNI at Level 3. This is a core course for those seeking MAS accreditation at Advice Work or above.Nutshell: Loans for Mortgage Interest NEWLY UPDATED
08 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
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 2018Member Spotlight - September 2018
19 September 2018 - 17:03
Emma Mullin, Membership Support Officer
Each edition of Advice Matters will now include a spotlight on an Advice NI member, to showcase...
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