With thousands of students across Northern Ireland getting ready to begin a new term at college or university this freshers’ week, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging them to
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The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has published key facts on drug prevalence in Northern Ireland. The fact sheet presents some of the key findings from the
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Northern Ireland Health Minister Simon Hamilton has announced the setting up of a world leading mental health service to provide high quality effective treatment for people experiencing trauma related mental
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The need for the criminal justice system to work collaboratively with Health and Social Services to help, support and protect adults who are at risk of harm, has been emphasised
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The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, Claire Keatinge, has renewed her call to the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to commit to introducing legislation that
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Some refugees in Northern Ireland are facing destitution and have problems in accessing benefits and other support, the British Red Cross warned. Applicants for asylum are not entitled to state
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A vigil is to be held in Northern Ireland to demand that Britain opens its borders to refugees. The Londonderry protest is being organised by the People Before Profit organisation.
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The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) has this month welcomed visitors from Malta and the USA to discuss a range of topics including the regulation of the Social Work
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The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) have published details of a number of information sessions for workers to hear about the options available within Professional in Practice (PiP). At
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Northern Ireland Health Minister Simon Hamilton has said momentum must be maintained to tackle the serious harm caused by alcohol and drug misuse. The Minister was speaking as he published
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