More than four in five (83 per cent) of disabled people in Northern Ireland say that their financial situation has worsened since the start of the year, according to a survey conducted by the disability charity, Sense. The survey also revealed that one in two (55 per cent) admit toRead More →
This week’s (6-12 February) marks Children’s Mental Health Week and to mark it NSPCC Northern Ireland has offered advice for children and adults who may need help connecting with each other. Darren Worth, Service Head of Childline said: “At Childline, we know that mental health is something that thousands ofRead More →
Festival celebrates 25 years as it brings global, UK and Ireland premieres to Belfast and tackles wide-ranging real-life issues through dance, drama, music and performance. Clocking up 25 glorious years, Belfast Children’s Festival 2023 is celebrating a huge birthday with a festival filled with silver linings this spring! The Festival,Read More →
9 out of 10 prospective adopters say the cost-of-living crisis is affecting their decisions about adoption, according to a December 2022 survey by the charity Adoption UK. 87% of prospective adopters said cost of living increases were a significant factor in the decisions they were making about becoming an adoptiveRead More →
Proposed further cuts to funding would have a “catastrophic” effect on schools and young people, the NI Children’s Commissioner has said, following news that the Education Authority (EA) have been directed to bridge a £110m funding gap. “Meeting with the EA recently I was alarmed to discover the scale andRead More →
The Department of Health has announced a public consultation to inform an updated Autism Strategy to be published in the spring. They want to know more about what life is like for autistic people, their families and carers, to get a better idea of what support you receive, and howRead More →
New Action for Children research finds seven in ten (71%) working parents surveyed in Northern Ireland have cut back on heating, with two fifths worrying they’ll disappoint their children during the festive season due to money struggles · Seven in ten (71%) working parents expressed they have had to cutRead More →
Parents and guardians are being urged to be alert for the signs of group A streptococcal (GAS) infections by the Public Health Agency (PHA). Group A streptococcus bacteria usually cause a mild infection producing sore throats or scarlet fever that can be easily treated with antibiotics. In very rare circumstances,Read More →
WWT Castle Espie has revealed its plans of staying connected with members and supporters whilst the site remains temporarily closed to visitors due to Avian Influenza. Through a series of stories and online activities the centre plans to reveal the #GiantSpiritofCastleEspie until the site can reopen. Behind the scenes, theRead More →
Parents bring women’s football names home 90s revival see retro names soar Love Island contestants make their mark on the charts Small screen influences range from Derry Girls to kids’ TV Girls get their A game on BabyCentre has unveiled the top 100 baby boys’ and girls’ namesRead More →
Over 1.5 tonnes in food donations have been distributed across Northern Ireland since February 2022 as part of the Cinemagic Young Audiences Supporting Foodbanks Initiative. Rather than paying for ticket to gain entry to see new family movies, those attending Cinemagic foodbank film screenings were asked to donate essential foodRead More →
The Executive Office today (9 November) published figures for Northern Ireland for 2021/22 across four areas of wellbeing: Loneliness – measures the frequency with which people report feeling lonely. Self-Efficacy – a person’s belief about their capabilities to exercise influence over events that affect their lives Personal Wellbeing – measuresRead More →