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We have published our latest briefing paper that contains updated information on the £600 Energy Bills Support Scheme.

Our Policy Team has published a briefing paper which outlines how the £600 Energy Support Scheme will be delivered in Northern Ireland.

This is such a difficult time for everyone across Northern Ireland, however it is a terrible time for those on the lowest incomes (both in and out of work) who have endured a decade of austerity.

The cost-of-living crisis is escalating in front of our eyes. Deaf and disabled people cannot wait for action to be taken. We have been severely impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. This is on top of extra costs that we as disabled people already face.

Banks have been warned that it's "not fair" to automatically blame customers for money lost through a scam.Last year, customers transferred nearly £240m to fraudsters, only a quarter of which was refunded by financial firms.

Advice NI is delighted to be awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating our commitment to realising the potential of our people.

We are delighted to launch our latest training brochure which is packed with lots of new and exciting courses and training programmes. Advice NI offers formal and non-formal training for those working in the advice sector, community & voluntary sector, local authorities, legal & financial institutions who wish to develop their skillset.Our courses include nationally and locally accredited qualifications as well as continued professional development (CPD) training.We offer training in the following areas: 

• Advice and Guidance
• Legal Advice and Information
• Legal Advice Support
• Customer Service
• Business & Administration  
• Independent Advocacy
• Debt & Money Advice (Wiseradviser)
• Welfare Reform
• State Pension
• Child Maintenance
• Advising and Supporting Older People
• Age Awareness
• Case Recording (Advice Pro)
• Social Policy
• Dealing with Challenging Clients
• Lone Working
• Tendering & Procurement
• Trailing & Presentation Delivery
• Training Assessment & Quality Assurance (TAQA) 

We can also develop bespoke training to meet your organisational needs. Click below for a full copy of the Advice NI training brochure, which will outline all training programmes, costs, accreditation options, dates & booking procedures.Advice NI Training Brochure July – December 2015If you would like further information on any of our courses, fee’s or how to book contact a member of our training team on 028 9064 5919 or e-mail training@adviceni.net.

Established in 2016, the Scamwise NI partnership now has over 30 members, each one sharing their own unique knowledge on how to protect the more vulnerable of our society.

Advice NI welcomes Mid Ulster Agewell who have recently joined our independent advice network.

The General Data Protection Regulation, more commonly known as GDPR will come into effect on 25th May 2018.  It is the biggest change to personal data privacy in over 25 years.