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Impact of compulsory registration of NI social care workers, first evalutation published

By Iain MacDonald24th October 2017News Northern Ireland

The registration of social care staff will improve the quality of social care according to an evaluation exercise following Northern Ireland becoming the first region in the UK to introduce

Strict abortion law ‘criminalises exceptionally vulnerable women and girls’

By Cathy Gordon24th October 2017News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s strict abortion law criminalises “exceptionally vulnerable” women and girls and subjects them to “inhuman and degrading” treatment, the UK’s highest court has heard. A QC told a panel

Significant funding secured to recruit and retain older people’s nurses in Northern Ireland

By Iain MacDonald18th October 2017News Northern Ireland

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has announced it has been successful in securing a significant grant for ‘Project RETAIN’ which will improve nurse retention and recruitment in care of older

Stormont Speaker embroiled in charity furore says he ‘won’t stand again’

By David Young11th October 2017News Northern Ireland

The Stormont Assembly’s controversy-hit Speaker has said he will not stand for the position again, as he rejected claims he misled the chamber. Democratic Unionist MLA Robin Newton has been

Frontline health service cuts avoided after £40m funding award in Northern Ireland

By David Young11th October 2017News Northern Ireland

A series of cuts to frontline health services in Northern Ireland have been averted in the short-term after an additional £40 million was diverted from other Stormont departments. The region’s

Seán Holland calls for more cultural competence among Northern Ireland’s social workers

By Iain MacDonald3rd October 2017News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s chief social worker Seán Holland wants to build more cultural competence among social work professionals. Speaking at a workshop ‘Cultural Competence in Child Care Social Work in Northern

Children’s character aims to show life through eyes of those on Autism Spectrum

By Beverley Rouse28th September 2017News Northern Ireland

Helping people to see life through the eyes of those on the autistic spectrum is the aim of new children’s TV show Pablo, its creator has said. Grainne McGuinness (pictured)

NI social workers encouraged to share good practice at seminar series

By Iain MacDonald26th September 2017News Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) have issued a call to social work and social care professionals to share practice experiences with colleagues at a NISCC Lunchtime Seminar. The

Probation staff warned of increased threat from dissident republicans

By Deborah McAleese16th September 2017News Northern Ireland

Probation officers and staff in Northern Ireland have been warned by police they are under an increased threat from dissident republican terrorists. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) contacted

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Strict abortion law ‘criminalises exceptionally vulnerable women and girls’

Significant funding secured to recruit and retain older people’s nurses in Northern Ireland

Stormont Speaker embroiled in charity furore says he ‘won’t stand again’

Frontline health service cuts avoided after £40m funding award in Northern Ireland

Children’s character aims to show life through eyes of those on Autism Spectrum

Probation staff warned of increased threat from dissident republicans

Whitehall ‘group think’ and inter-departmental ‘open warfare’ slammed by vaccine tsar

Home Secretary announces inquiry into how Rudakubana ‘came to be so dangerous’

Southport killer Rudakubana referred to anti-extremism programme before attack

Pair who took own lives in Polmont ‘given death sentence’, families’ lawyer says

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Tag: News Northern Ireland

Impact of compulsory registration of NI social care workers, first evalutation published

Strict abortion law ‘criminalises exceptionally vulnerable women and girls’

Significant funding secured to recruit and retain older people’s nurses in Northern Ireland

Stormont Speaker embroiled in charity furore says he ‘won’t stand again’

Frontline health service cuts avoided after £40m funding award in Northern Ireland

Social workers urged to contribute to research dealing with legacy of the “Troubles”

Seán Holland calls for more cultural competence among Northern Ireland’s social workers

Children’s character aims to show life through eyes of those on Autism Spectrum

NI social workers encouraged to share good practice at seminar series

Probation staff warned of increased threat from dissident republicans