Northern Board invites applications

Voluntary and Community organisations are now invited to submit proposals to the Northern Health & Social Services Board (Northern Board)/Northern Drugs and Alcohol Co-Ordination Team (NDACT) up to a maximum value of £5,000 to address Alcohol and Drug outcomes as identified within the NDACT Action Plan 2006-2009.

The Northern Board particularly welcome proposals which:

• Target the top 25% most disadvantaged ward areas in the Northern Board area; and
• Demonstrate community involvement

Further information, application forms and guidance notes are available from the address below which advise those wishing to apply for funding of the relevant criteria and conditions.

A workshop will also be held on Thursday 22 March 2007 for potential applicants to advise and explain the application process. To register and/or gain further details on this workshop please contact Mrs Elaine Orr as below.

Potential applicants may also contact Mr Michael Owen, Senior Drug and Alcohol Co-Ordinator on the telephone number below for further advice or information on the application process.

Closing date for applications is Friday 20 April 2007 at 4.00pm

Applications should be submitted on the relevant application form which may be obtained from:

Mrs Elaine Orr, Northern Drugs and Alcohol Co-Ordination Team, Northern Health and Social Services Board, County Hall, 182 Galgorm Road, BALLYMENA BT42 1QB

Tel: 028 2531 1111, Fax: 028 2531 1122, Textphone: 028 2566 2618, Email: ndact@nhssb.n-i.nhs.uk

We will make every effort to use the most appropriate communication for your needs. If you have specific communication needs, please contact Elaine Orr on the telephone number above.