A short film has aired showcasing the contribution of social workers in making a difference in the lives of children and families. ‘Changing Lives – the Vital Role of Social Workers in Children’s Services in Northern Ireland’ was commissioned to highlight the value of social work and help promote it as a rewarding […]
The Department for the Economy has launched a public consultation on a draft Tourism Strategy for Northern Ireland, which outlines a 10-year plan to increase the value of tourism here. This draft strategy sets out a vision that seeks to establish Northern Ireland as a year-round world-class destination which is renowned for its […]
Northern Ireland’s leading energy provider, Power NI, part of Energia Group, has become the first energy provider in Northern Ireland to partner up with organisation Plain Numbers to create clearer communications for customers who struggle with numeracy. Key members of the Power NI Customer Solutions teams have already started the comprehensive Plain Numbers […]
The Department of Health has launched an eight-week consultation on the option of re-introducing hospital car parking charges. The consultation follows a direction from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, requiring Northern Ireland departments to launch public consultations on revenue-raising measures. This is in the context of […]
With the high cost of food a concern for 95% of consumers in Northern Ireland, the Consumer Council has put together some tips to help save you money at each stage of your food shop. “We know from our consumer research that households in Northern Ireland are already changing their shopping, cooking and […]
safefood is encouraging small food businesses in the Newry area to benefit from its free food safety e-learning tool – ‘safefood for business’ – as new research shows that 64% of local food enterprises have extreme concerns with the consequences of food safety breaches. The research by safefood, the all-island body responsible for […]
Bereaved parents whose partner died between 9 April 2001 and 8 February 2023 are being urged to check if they are eligible for backdated financial support before the window closes on 8 February 2024. Eligibility for Widowed Parent’s Allowance and Bereavement Support Payment was extended to cohabiting parents with dependent children by the […]
A Southern Health and Social Care Trust patient has received a commemorative medal in recognition of managing Type 1 diabetes for over five decades. Philomena Cunningham, who is from the Newry and Mourne area, was awarded the Alan Nabarro medal, which is awarded to people who have lived with diabetes for 50 years. […]
Couples who are married or in a civil partnership are being urged by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to spend just 30 seconds to see if they can claim Marriage Allowance and boost their finances by up to £252 a year. By using HMRC’s online Marriage Allowance calculator during Talk Money Week, couples […]
