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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
Effective Training & Presentation Delivery
28 November 2018 - 10:00
Getting up in front of a room of people to deliver training or presentations can be very daunting even for those who do it every day. This course will help you to recognise and enhance the presentation and delivery skills that you already possess, as well as develop new skills in this area. It will...Universal Credit: Digital Coaching
03 December 2018 - 10:00
This fully interactive, multimedia course will train advisers in the key skills required to support clients digitally in preparing for, making and maintaining a Universal Credit account. It covers all aspects of digital support from online safety to coaching clients digitally. It will fully equip...Wiseradviser: Skills for Effective Advocacy (FREE to Eligible Groups)
05 December 2018 - 09:30
Following from the Debts in the Courts skilled level course (which is a pre-requisite), this discussion based, and practical day will develop your core tactical knowledge and skills to help clients. Learn how to effectively represent your client debts in legal proceedings. The course is accredited...Level 2 Award in Independent Advoacy
06 December 2018 - 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...Nutshell: Universal Credit from a Policy Perspective (NEW)
07 December 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...Dealing with Challenging Client Scenarios
10 December 2018 - 10:00
This practical and interactive course will explore common challenges that arise when working with clients in the provision of advice services. It will identify and share helpful methods for dealing with such challenging circumstances and focus on how to respond in a safe and positive way to such...
Latest News
Work With Us - Business Debt Service Adviser
07 November 2018 - 16:19
Advice NI is currently seeking applications for the following post:- Business Debt Service Adviser
Advice NI Policy Newsletter October 2018
30 October 2018 - 11:22
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Advice NI Annual General Meeting 2018
26 October 2018 - 11:48
Welfare Reform Mitigations on a Cliff Edge
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