Smoking is the single most entirely preventable cause of ill-health, disability, and death in the UK. It is responsible for around 2,200 deaths per year in Northern Ireland. No other consumer product kills up to two-thirds of its users. On 4 October 2023, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) published a command paper ‘Stopping the start: our new plan …
Read More »CAJ – Update 22 November 2023;
The Road to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Reconciliation and Legacy) Act 2023 – A narrative compendium of CAJ submissions. The controversial Northern Ireland Troubles (Reconciliation and Legacy) Act 2023 became law in September 2023, despite criticism both from within Northern Ireland and internationally. CAJ closely monitored the progress of the bill as it passed through the UK Parliament, working with …
Read More »Right to Remain – Newsletter
Our Newcastle Illegal Migration Act discussion event Join Right to Remain and Asylum Matters for an event on the Illegal Migration Act on Tuesday 5th December, from 12:30pm – 3pm. This event is part of a series of information and discussion events organised by Right to Remain to understand the Illegal Migration Act This event is for: Grassroots community groups …
Read More »FFT: Special edition – New report on site provision launched!
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Read More »DFE News Release – NORTHERN IRELAND LABOUR FORCE SURVEY – YOUNG PEOPLE NOT IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT OR TRAINING (NEET)
23 November 2023 Northern Ireland Labour Force Survey – Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) Statistics on young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency. Following the decision taken by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in their improvement plan published on 2nd …
Read More »Office for National Statistics – Blog 23 November 2023
ONS Blog, 23 November 2023 available to view here.
Read More »WRC – News letter November 2023
For up and coming events, news, and opportunities click here.
Read More »Whiterock childrens centre – Christmas appeal 2023
It is that time again when we need your help, each year Whiterock Children’s Centre have a Christmas appeal for families, where they try to help with some items. Last year through the generosity of people, organisations and businesses the Whiterock Children’s Centre Christmas Appeal helped over 621 people. We know that this year has been a difficult one for …
Read More »Belfast Met – Funding opportunity for FE students that have dependent children.
The Belfast Met Student Funding Office has affiliated with Barclays to bring a funding opportunity to their FE students that have dependent children. Please see below a message from Barclays regarding this new fund. Introduction An increasing number of families are facing financial challenges, more than ever before. For families on a low income, these increasing costs at …
Read More »Belfast City Council – MUSIC HERITAGE FUNDING/CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
Belfast Music Heritage Programme – Belfast 2024 and Belfast City of Music Applications are invited for projects which explore contemporary expressions of traditional music with local musicians, groups and communities of all cultural backgrounds. Grants of up to £20,000 are available for projects taking place between February and September 2024. Contact culture@belfastcity.gov.uk for an application form and a link to the information event which …
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