A new service for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was officially launched by The Cedar Foundation and the Western Trust at Derry Central Library recently. This specialist service aims
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The bill for compensating survivors of child abuse in Northern Ireland could run to £30 million, campaigners have warned. Some 524 victims could be eligible to make claims over their
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Almost three quarters of people in Northern Ireland want changes to the region’s restrictive abortion laws, according to a new Amnesty International poll. The survey found 72% wanted abortion permitted
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Health Minister Michelle O’Neill has said we must continue to work together across government and other sectors to reduce the suicide rate in Northern Ireland. The Minister was speaking after
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Asking, listening and talking to someone with a mental health problem can be the start of their road to recovery. That was the message from Health Minister, Michelle O’Neill, as
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Greater public understanding of how palliative care addresses all needs of the person – physical, social, emotional and spiritual – has been called for during this Palliative Care Week (Oct
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With 20,000 people living with a dementia in Northern Ireland (NI) it is vital that health and social care staff are aware of the needs of the individual and their
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People in Northern Ireland have less protection against racial discrimination than other parts of the UK, European experts say. Employers and public bodies are only allowed to take a limited
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A new initiative has been launched in Northern Ireland to highlight the support that is available for family members who are affected by a loved one’s drinking and/or drug misuse
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The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) have issued a call for social care managers to participate in a forthcoming Forum to be held in Omagh. The Forum, taking place
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