The Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) in Northern Ireland have announced plans to implement a crisis fund for destitute asylum seekers and migrants. The Fund
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The Social Work Strategy team at Health & Social Care Services in Northern Ireland (HSCNI) is considering the concept of job rotation and how this could be used within social
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A report into health and social care in Northern Ireland has praised the high standards of professional development for social workers in Northern Ireland. Sir Liam Donaldson’s report ‘Right Time
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The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) are hosting a lunchtime seminar on Community Care and the Law on Friday 13 February in Belfast. The seminar will examine the legislation
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A strike by health workers in Northern Ireland is set to go ahead despite a proposed pay deal drawn up after lengthy talks between unions and the Government in Westminster.
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Northern Ireland Health Minister Jim Wells today launched a new community led initiative that aims to support vulnerable adults to live independently in caring and responsive communities. The ‘Creative Local
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The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety have published a new statistical bulletin summarising information from the Census of Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services in Northern Ireland. The
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The GMB union has voiced its concern over a Northern Ireland health and social care trusts plans to replace daily meals for the elderly with frozen meals. The union is
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A new information and signposting service that covers a wide range of information needs for adults with autism was launched by Northern Ireland Health Minister Jim Wells. The Belfast Adult
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Belfast Trust Fostering Service is holding a series of sessions for those who are interested in fostering or simply finding out more about fostering in general. Fostering involves looking after
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