The Department for Communities has launched a consultation on funding for the Employment Support Scheme.  It is seeking views on the potential equality implications arising from a proposal to cease funding for the Employment Support Scheme. This is being considered in response to the constrained financial position the Department is facing as a result of the recent budget allocation.

The deadline for comments is Monday 17^th February 2025 and the consultation is available on the Department for Communities website here:

https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/consultations/consultation-employment-support-scheme-cessation-funding-equality-impact-assessment