Entries for NISCC Social Work Awards close in one week
Entry to the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) 2016 Social Work Awards closes in one week – on April 29. The awards recognise and reward the efforts of social
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Alliance proposes partial return of prescription charges in Northern Ireland
The Alliance Party has pledged to reintroduce prescription charges for those able to pay for medication in Northern Ireland. Children, the elderly and people with long-term conditions would be among
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Views sought on NI autism and mental health services for children & young people
The Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) and Public Health Agency (PHA) want to hear about your experiences to help shape how care is delivered in Northern Ireland. 10,000 Voices
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Western Trust confirm Racecourse Children’s Home in Londonderry will close
Following a 12-week public consulation on restructruing of children’s services, the Western HSC Trust have confirmed the closure of the Racecourse Road Children’s Home in Londonderry. The consultation described how
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Judge rejects bid to overturn decision to exclude Kincora abuse from Goddard inquiry
A judge has rejected a bid to overturn a decision to exclude the Kincora Boys’ Home in east Belfast from a child abuse inquiry at Westminster. Mr Justice Treacy told
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Bookings open for Public Health Annual Research and Practice conference
The Public Health Agency (PHA) have announced details of the fourth ‘Public Health Annual Research and Practice Conference’ which will take place on 8 June. The conference will take place
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Co Tyrone drugs mule Michaella McCollum speaks of ‘moment of madness’
A drugs mule released from prison in Peru has insisted she is a good person who made a bad decision in a moment of madness. Michaella McCollum, from Northern Ireland,
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NI social workers urged to contribute to workload pressures survey
The Northern Ireland Association of Social Workers (NIASW) have launched a new survey aimed at gathering information on workload pressures. This has come about as direct result of Association members raising
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Hamilton announces £1.57M funding to support the families of disabled children in NI
Health Minister Simon Hamilton today announced that the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has provided £1.57million in funding to the Family Fund. This funding will enable the
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New NI air ambulance will be tribute to tragic campaigner Dr John Hinds
Northern Ireland’s first air ambulance will inherit the call sign of the tragic motorbike doctor who long campaigned for the service before his death. Dr John Hinds, known as one
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