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Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Get vaccinated “when invited for routine immunisations” during pandemic

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people who are invited for routine vaccinations to be aware that it is more important than ever to take up the opportunity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Embed from Getty Images   The call came during World Immunisation Week, which highlighted the importance of vaccines in protecting society against […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Breastfeeding support “still available during COVID-19”

COVID-19 is affecting all our lives and there is a lot we need to get used to. If you are pregnant or you have just given birth, this can be a particularly worrying time.  Embed from Getty Images   But as we are all spending much more time in our homes, this can present a […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Council workers “can apply for furlough scheme”

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has welcomed the confirmation provided to the Executive that council workers can apply for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Embed from Getty Images   The Minister told Newry Times, “Officials in my Department have been working with Councils, to understand the extent to which councils can manage the COVID-19 situation […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: £1,300 Environmental Allowance for Prison Healthcare staff

Health Minister Robin Swann has approved an environment allowance to be paid to all prison healthcare staff. Embed from Getty Images   Speaking to Newry Times, the Minister said, “One of the first visits I undertook on taking up my post was to see the vital work carried out by our healthcare staff in prison […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Danske supports Extern NI hardship advertising campaign

A new outdoor advertising campaign from local charity Extern NI launched across Northern Ireland this week thanks to the support of Danske Bank.   Danske Bank donated the use of the poster sites at bus shelters and billboards to help raise awareness of Extern’s coronavirus hardship appeal and reach many more members of the public […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Call for “more national support” for local higher education sector

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has outlined the need for more national support for the local higher education sector as a result of Covid-19. Embed from Getty Images   The UK Government this week announced a UK-wide package to address the ongoing admissions issues regarding entry into higher education institutions across the UK this year. Speaking […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: HMRC invites self-employed to get ready to make their claims

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This week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will start contacting around three and a half million customers who may be eligible for the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) to explain the application process and help them get ready to make a claim.  Embed from Getty Images   The claims service opens on Wednesday 13 May and […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Minister Mallon welcomes BMA partnership working on driving licences

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has praised the BMA for their commitment and support in helping to ensure that key workers requiring medical assessments can have their driving licences renewed, allowing them to get to work for their duties in the fightback against Covid-19. Embed from Getty Images   Speaking following a call with BMA NI […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Households “should actively undertake regular meter readings”

The Consumer Council is advising households and small businesses to ensure their energy bills are accurate and as low as possible during the COVID-19 lockdown. Embed from Getty Images   Speaking to Newry Times, Paulino Garcia, Head of Energy Policy at The Consumer Council, said, “Electricity and natural gas companies have temporarily stopped taking meter […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: £10,000 small business grant scheme now open

Small businesses that occupy a rental property are now able to apply for the £10,000 Small Business Support Grant Scheme, Economy Minister Diane Dodds has confirmed. Embed from Getty Images   A new online form for businesses occupying rental properties is now live on the nibusinessinfo website. Highlighting this positive development, the Minister told Newry […]







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