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Campaigns Update: Cliff Edge Coalition

Siobhán continues to work as part of the Working Group for the Cliff Edge Coalition on strengthening the welfare mitigations package in Northern Ireland.  The focus of Cliff Edge work will now be on strengthening the mitigations package with…

Women Living with Debt Research: Getting the Message Out

Siobhán continues to publicise the findings in the Women Living with Debt research paper particularly around Cost of Living issues. Recently Siobhán has spoken at the following events about the findings and recommendations from the research: …

Eating disorders, and disordered eating in Northern Ireland

WRDA have been contacted by Katie Graden, MA student from Queen's University who works as Service Coordinator for the Eating Disorders Association Northern Ireland. Katie is conducting a research study into eating disorders, and disordered eating…

Department of Education Consultation on Period Products Regulations

The Department of Education has published the outcome of its Consultation on Period Products (Free Provision) Regulations. The Consultation relates to proposals for Regulations that DE has to have in place by 11 May 2023, under the Period…

State of Caring in Northern Ireland 2022

Carers NI has launched the key findings from its latest State of Caring Survey. The annual State of Caring survey has been undertaken for over a decade and is Northern Ireland’s most comprehensive research into the lives and experiences of…

Consultation: Miscarriage Leave and Pay in Northern Ireland

The Department for the Economy has opened a consultation on introducing legislation for Miscarriage Leave and Pay in Northern Ireland. This consultation follows the recent introduction of Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay legislation which…

Welfare Mitigations Review Report

The Department for Communities has published the Welfare Mitigation Review report.  The Minister had appointed an Independent Advisory Panel to complete a review of the welfare mitigations and to recommend mitigations to the social security…

Women’s Centre Derry: Doing everything we can to keep a community together and thriving

In these very uncertain times it’s hard to know who you can rely on for help and support. We are in an unprecedented time of no government leading our country and it’s having a very significant impact on us all. We are experiencing a level…

Rural Social Enterprise Investment Scheme pilot – phase 2

The Rural Social Enterprise Investment Scheme is a pilot Scheme, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs which will provide a grant to established Social Enterprises to increase their capacity, potential profitability…

Rural Needs Toolkit for Health and Social Care How to Address the Needs of the Rural Population

The Rural Needs Toolkit for Health and Social Care - How to Address the Needs of the Rural Population was recently launched. This Toolkit seeks to help those in the health and social care sectors to address the needs of their rural populations…

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