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    Advice NI is seeking to recruit volunteers from rural communities to deliver on a LINK funded project. As part of LINK's access to cash activities, LINK wishes to support and encourage digital inclusion in the UK, including through initiatives with selected groups and individuals.

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    Advice NI have partnered with SENAC to deliver a tailored Digital Skills programme for parents of children with additional needs.

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

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    Northern Ireland has the highest rate of non-internet users on these islands at 14.7% (Office of National Statistics, 2021. Digital 2021: Ireland).

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    Advice NI, in partnership with the Special Educational Needs Advice Centre (SENAC), plan to support carers of children with learning difficulties to become more digitally included enabling them to engage with policy and decision makers and to access their rights and entitlements. Funded by the Department of Health, this project will support carers to learn the digital skills to go online safely and to access their rights and entitlements. We will be sharing more updates on this project in our next edition of Advice Matters.

     

  • As the EU Settlement deadline of 30 June draws closer, Advice NI was pleased to host Kevin Foster, Minister for Future Borders and Immigration, on Tuesday 15 June to discuss the Scheme and the future of Immigration within the UK.

  • As the deadline is approaching fast, we are receiving an unprecedented number of calls and messages on our helpline and emails. 

  • The following has issued from the Home Office with regard to end of the immigration grace period on 30 June 2021.