Students applying for university who have spent time in care could be missing out on support, a Northern Ireland-based charity has warned. The Fostering Network NI says bursaries, assistance to

The Health and Social Care Board has told relatives and residents none of Northern Ireland’s statutory care homes will close before the end of 2014. The ban on admissions will

An inspection report has criticised the way the police deal with domestic violence in Northern Ireland. It says the PSNI has failed to implement a series of improvements recommended three

Ireland’s police and children’s watchdogs will review the cases of two Roma families having children removed from their homes amid claims they could not prove their identity. Two reports have

Health Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed a £52million funding allocation for his Department in the October Monitoring Round. This allocation includes £38million capital funding that will allow a number of

Two health trusts have apologised for the deaths of three children as part of a public inquiry into alleged medical failures. The revelations came from the hyponatraemia inquiry in Banbridge

University of Ulster academics are to play a key role in a UK-wide ESRC research initiative that could lead to better understanding of the social, environmental and health issues affecting

Making a difference to the lives of all in our society and especially to those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged remains a firm priority for me. The Appleby Trust was

The great-nephew of a 93-year-old man who had almost £111,000 stolen by his carer has urged people to ask themselves if it could happen to their elderly relatives. Stephen Mullen

A Northern Trust Social Worker who works in Ballycastle has won an award at the Northern Ireland Regional Social Work Awards 2013. Louise Pettigrew won the Newly Qualified Social Worker