The Northern Ireland Poverty Bulletin 2018/19 is released
A publication entitled “The Northern Ireland Poverty Bulletin 2018/19” was published today by DfC. read more
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Covid-19 childcare sector support scheme open
Following the joint announcement by Education Minister Peter Weir and Health Minister Robin Swann of a £12m package of measures to support the childcare sector, the scheme is now open to eligible childcare providers. read more
Minister suspends recovery of benefit overpayments and loans
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said that her Department will be pausing the recovery of benefit overpayments and loan repayments from a number of Social Security benefits for three months, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. read more
Departmental update on Covid-19 critical care surge plan
As part of the preparations for the first wave, our priority was to ensure that the health and care system had sufficient capacity to deal with the rising numbers of Covid-19 patients. read more
Minister underlines extensive programme to support care homes
Health Minister Robin Swann today spelt out a wide range of measures being deployed in Northern Ireland to protect care home residents during the Covid-19 pandemic. read more