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Universal Credit and help with benefits
Our Head of Policy, Kevin Higgins, appeared on On Your Behalf and talks about the Universal Credit top up, benefits advice and what help is available.
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 March 2020 mitigations cliff edge.
Upcoming Training
Anytime Online - Wiseradviser - Boost Your Own Development
Make the most of learning opportunities by discovering your personal learning style. This course offers lots of ideas and resources for money advisers. It will help you enhance your learning and development.Anytime Online: Supporting the Development of an Individual’s Financial Capability
This Anytime Online training course is hosted on Advice NI’s learning management system, Moodle, and provides learners with flexible online learning that they can access at a time that suits them. Once registered, learners can complete the learning content in a way that suits them, in multiple...Anytime Online - Universal Credit Awareness - Updated for COVID-19
This pre-recorded course is available online now to access anytime. It provides a concise, practical awareness session for those new to Universal Credit, updated to include information on services and adjustments available to those impacted by COVID-19.Anytime Online - Wiseradviser: Getting to Grips with your Personal Caseload
The learning looks at why and how a good case record should be created, reviewed, progressed and kept confidential.It considers case reviewing and progressing strategies.Anytime Online - Money Management
This pre-recorded course is available online now to access anytime. Having the knowledge, skills and information to make informed financial choices can make the difference between financial security and financial crisis. This online course will help participants to understand how to manage their...Anytime Online - Wiseradviser: Credit Referencing: The Essentials
Learn what a credit reference file is and the information it contains. Find out how to advise clients who have been victims of credit fraud, have been turned down for credit or wish to improve their credit rating.
Latest News
Farmer struggling with £70,000 loan debt now on path to financial freedom thanks to Advice NI
10 February 2021 - 16:02
Farmers and agricultural businesses facing financial difficulties can approach Advice NI for free and impartial guidance on debt solutions.Advice NI Welcome Communities Minister Hargey Commitment to Advice Funding
03 February 2021 - 17:02
Advice NI welcome the supportive comments made by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey in relation to independent advice.'THINK' POLICY NEWSLETTER - January 2021
02 February 2021 - 17:05
The Advice NI Policy & Information team is delighted to publish this January 2021 edition of our policy eNewsletter ‘THINK’.
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