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You can submit a claim to New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) online by following the link below. Entitlement to New Style ESA is dependent on your National Insurance record. For more information on the entitlement conditions, please visit NI Direct . ...More
The ODT programme's Leadership and Skills Project aims to support DfE’s people to develop the skills they need to thrive in their careers and deliver the 10X Economic Vision.
DfE already benefits from great talent at all levels throughout the...More
The Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland (BCNI) is an independent and impartial public body, which reviews all UK Parliamentary constituency boundaries in Northern Ireland according to rules established by the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 (as amended). In accordance with the...More
This is a public consultation by the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland (PPS) to seek your views on our updated policy for prosecuting cases of domestic abuse. The policy document can be accessed here:
PPS Policy for Prosecuting Cases of Domestic Abuse...More
As part of the Department for Communities' commitment to net zero by 2050, the Historic Environment Division Climate Change Working Group is hoping to commission an audit of the carbon footprint associated with State Care properties. This will involve all aspects of their care, for example...More
Coroners’ courts are a key part of our judicial system. The role of a coroner is to conduct formal investigations, known as inquests, into certain deaths and to determine who the deceased was, and how, when and where they came to their death.
Currently a coroner in Northern...More
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As part of the Energy Strategy published in 2021 to work towards a decarbonised energy future for Northern Ireland, we are consulting on proposals to introduce a "One Stop Shop" for Energy.
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The profound grief and sorrow arising from pregnancy loss is something that many expectant parents sadly experience.
I know that most employers will offer compassionate support and understanding to workers or employees who experience such loss. However, unfortunately, not...More
The Derrytrasna Pastoral Care Award was created by the Department of Education in partnership with the Public Health Agency (PHA) in 2014. The annual award is for school communities that have demonstrated exceptional pastoral care for the emotional health and wellbeing of pupils.
It is named...More
The Department of Justice is seeking the views of stakeholders across a wide range of sectors on commitments that should be considered within a new modern slavery and human trafficking strategy that has moved from a 1 year to a 3 year strategy. In moving to a three year strategy, the Department...More
The Executive Office have published the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls: Experiences and Attitudes of 16-year-olds in Northern Ireland report. We are interested in understanding more about the quality of the publication and how it is used. This is important, as it will help us to...More
The Analytical Services Group (ASG) in the Department of Justice produces a range of statistics relating to crime and justice in Northern Ireland.
This customer survey is vital to how we can understand your needs and how we can best meet demand.
We are encouraging responses from...More
A review of the “ People and Place – A strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal ” is underway with an inclusive co-design approach to develop a new Strategy to deliver an effective, efficient and more integrated place based approach to target deprivation based on objective...More
This consultation will enable staff or members of the public to input their name and address details to have an application form for a Budgeting Loan or Sure Start Maternity Grant application form posted out. The form should be returned to us using the prepaid envelope provided.
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The biannual Northern Ireland Homelessness Bulletin has been developed by the Professional Services Unit (PSU) working within the Department for Communities (DfC), Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) and forms part of a new...More
The minimum age of criminal responsibility (MACR) in Northern Ireland is currently 10 years old. From this age, children can, and do, face the full force of the law, from arrest right through to sentencing and custody. This is one of the lowest MACRs in Europe and fails to meet the...More
Professional Services Unit (PSU) produces annual and quarterly NI Housing Statistics Publications. These are National Statistics publications and as such must adhere to the Code of Practice for Official Statistics as enforced by the UK Statistics Authority (UKSA). The principles and protocols of...More
The Executive Office publish the Northern Ireland Good Relations Indicators report. We are interested in understanding more about the quality of the publication and how it is used. This is important, as it will help us to provide a high quality service which meets users' needs,
Your views...More