The Historical Institutional Abuse (HIA) inquiry has heard a nun was never been prosecuted, despite complaints against her by former residents of Nazareth House and Nazareth Lodge care homes. Giving
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Forty-five potential trafficking victims were discovered in Northern Ireland last year. They claimed they were subjected to domestic servitude, labour or sexual exploitation, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said. At
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There is a virtual “supermarket” for legal high drugs where abusers in Northern Ireland can access whatever they want, the head of Belfast’s effort to stamp out the threat has
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Northern Ireland Health & Social Care staff are being asked to take part in a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging HSC staff to pledge to do something to improve their
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The Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) in Northern Ireland have announced plans to implement a crisis fund for destitute asylum seekers and migrants. The Fund
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The Social Work Strategy team at Health & Social Care Services in Northern Ireland (HSCNI) is considering the concept of job rotation and how this could be used within social
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A report into health and social care in Northern Ireland has praised the high standards of professional development for social workers in Northern Ireland. Sir Liam Donaldson’s report ‘Right Time
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The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) are hosting a lunchtime seminar on Community Care and the Law on Friday 13 February in Belfast. The seminar will examine the legislation
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A strike by health workers in Northern Ireland is set to go ahead despite a proposed pay deal drawn up after lengthy talks between unions and the Government in Westminster.
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Northern Ireland Health Minister Jim Wells today launched a new community led initiative that aims to support vulnerable adults to live independently in caring and responsive communities. The ‘Creative Local
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