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Transforming Support: The Health and Disability White …

WebThe Paper. The Paper sets out proposals to help more disabled people and people with health conditions to start, stay and succeed in work; and looks at how people can be better supported within the health and disability benefits system. The proposals include …

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URL: https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/articles/transforming-support-health-and-disability-white-paper

Government and charities join forces to support mental …

WebThe Department for Communities and the Department of Health have partnered with 15 leading mental and wellbeing health charities and the Healthy Living Centre Alliance representing 28 local Healthy Living Centres to focus on promoting …

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Northern Ireland PIP Handbook Department for …

WebIntroduction. PIP will help towards some of the extra costs that come from having a long-term health condition or disability. This means ill-health or a disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer. Where a person is eligible for PIP they can choose to spend it …

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LGBT Policy Department for Communities

WebThe Department for Communities has policy responsibility for sexual orientation and transgender issues. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have indicated that some 1.2% of the household population in Northern Ireland identify as Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual …

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Community Planning Department for Communities

WebCommunity Planning is a process by which organisations who provide public services, business and voluntary groups and local communities work together to improve people’s lives. Community Planning aims to improve the connection between all the tiers of …

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New Disability Strategy Department for Communities

WebThe new Disability Strategy will aim to tackle inequalities and obstacles that affect the everyday lives of Deaf and disabled people. It will be based on available evidence to bring focus to identifying and addressing the issues, barriers and disadvantages that can …

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Sport Department for Communities

WebAccess to information. How to request information from the Department for Communities including Freedom of Information (FOI) and the use of our Publication Scheme . You may also request your own personal information, via a Right of Access Request. …

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DfC Supports and Advice Services Department for …

WebThe Finance Support Service provides advice and support for those experiencing a financial crisis for whatever reason. Find out more about Finance Support nidirect. Phone: 0800 587 2750. Textphone: 0800 587 2751. The services and supports available are:

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The Special Rules: how the benefit system supports …

WebWhat the special rules are for. An adult or child is nearing the end of life when they are likely to have less than 12 months to live. If a person is likely to have less than 12 months to live, they can make a fast-tracked claim to the following benefits (for which they are eligible):

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Benefits Information for Healthcare Professionals

WebNorthern Ireland GP Practices, hospitals and clinics can place orders for medical advice forms from the online ordering service from the Business Service Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS). Should you have any queries concerning this service, …

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Making a complaint about a medical assessment provider

WebThe Complaints process for a standard complaint is presented below: You complain about the services delivered by an Assessment Provider. The complaint is received by the Assessment Provider. The complaint is acknowledged by the Assessment Provider …

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Building Successful Communities Department for Communities

WebBuilding Successful Communities. The Building Successful Communities initiative was introduced as part of the Facing the Future - Housing Strategy for Northern Ireland in 2013 and aims to use housing intervention as one of the main catalysts for local regeneration.

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Job fairs and events calendar Department for Communities

WebWednesday 15 May 2024, 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Irvinestown Library, Main Street, Enniskillen BT94 1GL. Wednesday 29 May 2024, 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Lisnaskea Library, 157-159 Main Street, Enniskillen BT92 0JE. Thursday 23 May 2024, 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Come along for …

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The Northern Ireland Poverty and Income Inequality Report 2021 …

WebA publication entitled “The Northern Ireland Poverty and Income Inequality report (2021/22)” was published today by the Department for Communities.

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Minister Hargey driving forward regeneration of Fort George in …

WebCommunities Minister Deirdre Hargey has agreed that Fort George can be the location of a new Health and Care Centre in Derry. The Fort George site is owned by the Department for Communities (DfC) who is leading on its regeneration. After an …

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Ministers commit to addressing chronic homelessness

WebMinisters commit to addressing chronic homelessness. Ministers Deirdre Hargey, Robin Swann and Naomi Long have met to discuss how the housing, health and justice sectors can work collaboratively to tackle homelessness for those with complex …

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Supporting people and homelessness Department for Communities

WebThe Supporting People Policy Framework (NI) 2023, is the updated Departmental guidance for the Supporting People Programme. This updated guidance has been produced to address Recommendation 6 of the 2015 SP Review, referred to above. The Department …

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Active Ageing Strategy 2016-2022 Department for Communities

WebThe Active Ageing Strategy 2016-2022 is to transform attitudes to, and services for, older people. It aims to increase the understanding of the issues affecting older people and promote an emphasis on rights, value and contribution. As this is a Strategy …

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