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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →