NI Learning Disability charity in court over proposed eviction
The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) is set to take a mental health charity to court in an attempt to forcibly remove it from Hillsborough Castle. Praxis Care has run the
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NI Justice minister praises work of Registered Intermediaries
Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister David Ford has welcomed the positive impact of the Registered Intermediaries Schemes in assisting vulnerable victims, witnesses and defendants in communicating more effectively. The Schemes began
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Stormont to host public events on new mental capacity bill
Five public meetings have been organised across Northern Ireland to help raise awareness of the proposed Mental Capacity Bill and get feedback from local people. The Bill covers decisions about
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Registration advice for NQSW’s in Northern Ireland
If you have completed your Honours Degree in Social Work, your NISCC student registration will end and you must transfer to the social work part of the NISCC register. The
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NISCC announce series of care seminars in Belfast
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) are hosting a series of free lunchtime seminars highlighting new initiatives, new research and outcomes from reviews that are relevant to social work
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‘Unanswered questions’ over Northern Ireland care homes
Plans for all five Health Trusts across Northern Ireland to review admission policies for permanent residential care homes have been met with criticism. The decision, which followed a consultation into
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Registration update from Northern Ireland’s regulator
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) has issued a new contact number after having its new telephone system installed. It is 028 9536 2600. However, the new system
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NI care home owner failed to report abuse claims
A care home owner failed to properly report allegations of potential abuse against two elderly residents, healthcare regulators have found. Staff are alleged to have verbally abused two people at
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NISCC move to reassure care workers over registration concerns
The Northern Irish Social Care COuncil (NISCC) has issued an apology to care workers over delays in providing assistance for general queries, registration applications, renewals and payments during the period
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NI Ministers launch consultation on Mental Capacity Bill
Health Minister Edwin Poots and Justice Minister David Ford have launched a consultation on a draft Mental Capacity Bill and proposals relating to those in the Criminal Justice system in
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