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Initiative offers self-employed young people affected by the coronavirus outbreak flexible access to grants and business support

HELPING MEET THE NEEDS OF LOCAL PEOPLE IN CRISIS

Volunteer Now has launched a new online campaign #HelpEachOther to support those who wish to volunteer for COVID-19 related opportunities and for organisations which require the support of volunteers to deliver their services to those who need it most.

Keeping Adults Safe: See Something, Say Something

International rugby player John Cooney has signed and donated a coveted Ireland rugby jersey to support Cancer Focus Northern Ireland.

The Consumer Council has launched a dedicated website that provides a variety of helpful information for consumers in Northern Ireland who may have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Consumer Council has written to the Civil Aviation Authority urging them to ensure that airlines provide passengers with the refunds they are legally entitled to under EU regulations, following numerous flight cancellations amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Advice NI are now offering a free online Universal Credit Session updated for the Covid-19 crisis.

Need housing advice in relation to COVID-19 ? Get in touch with Housing Rights

During this worrying and uncertain time when we’re all experiencing many changes in our lives, it is important to remember that children still need time to play every day.

Staying at home is difficult, but it is vital to protect our communities. To give back to all of the families currently homeschooling & everyone out there practicing safe social distancing, we have creating a Boredom Buster Pack!

HELPING MEET THE NEEDS OF LOCAL PEOPLE IN CRISIS

Action Cancer, Northern Ireland’s leading cancer charity has detailed the human impact of closing its cancer services in the face of the current pandemic.

As the coronavirus hits fast, it’s time to start making disaster recovery plans and putting firm measures in place that will allow you to function remotely.

In such uncertain and changing times, Volunteer Now is mindful of the amazing support volunteers are bringing to those 'most at risk' in our communities and more and more people are stepping up in terms of getting involved and offering help.

The Soil Association are using the power of good food 🥦to connect people of all ages through growing, cooking and eating together.

Scaffold Digital, a Lisburn based digital agency, is in the final stages of developing a new app to support a personalised approach to reminiscence.

Look after the mental health of your staff, volunteers and clients with new mental health away days in conjunction with AWARE NI

Whatever your plans for 2020, don’t ignore the ISDN switch off, which starts to phase out from this year. Here's what you need to know - and do...

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Pre-Consultation Discussion — NHSCT Domiciliary Care Provision

Encouraging people to walk and cycle is more urgent than ever given the climate and health crisis we live in. This was the message at Sustrans Volunteer Awards celebrated this week in north Belfast.

Local breast cancer charity Pretty ‘n’ Pink have officially opened the charity’s first ever Information & Support Hub based at The Park Centre in Belfast. The new hub will house the charity’s main administrative office, as well as offering a newly expand

A total of 1,430 people decided to quit during last year’s No Smoking Month using stop smoking services across Northern Ireland.

Charis Cancer Care has announced details of an ambitious fundraising programme to support expansion plans at the Lough Fea based centre in 2020.