A scheme allowing victims of domestic violence to access legal aid quickly is made permanent
Tue 3rd January 2012 08:31 pm
Interim arrangements were put in place last year which made it easier for the victims of domestic violence to go to court and obtain Non-Molestation Orders.
Justice Minister David Ford has reviewe... read more »
Three rapes in 24 hours spark call to be alert
Mon 21st November 2011 07:36 pm
Three women have been raped in three separate sexually assaults in the space of just 24 hours across Northern Ireland.
A woman in her 40s was attacked by two men in west Belfast in the early hours... read more »
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has published the first bulletin from the Health Survey Northern Ireland 2010/11.
Tue 15th November 2011 07:30 pm
This survey is a new DHSSPS survey that will run every year on a continuous basis. The survey covers a range of health topics that are important to the lives of people in Northern Ireland today.
Ke... read more »
Celebration Event for people with learning disabilities.
Tue 15th November 2011 07:27 pm
Young people were receiving certificates for their achievements at Stepping Stones in Lisburn.
Speaking at the event Minister Poots said: “It has been my Department’s policy for a number of years ... read more »
Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has launched this year’s Anti-Bullying Week at the Long Gallery, Stormont.
Tue 15th November 2011 07:26 pm
This year’s theme focuses on cyber bullying and pupils were asked to participate in a competition to provide either a poster or a two minute movie around the theme.
Congratulating the pupils who we... read more »
Chinese community centre to open in Belfast
Mon 19th September 2011 08:46 pm
The Chinese Welfare Association in Belfast will officially open its new premises in south Belfast later.
£1.3m was raised from business, government and local people for the education and reso... read more »
Belfast Mela
Mon 18th July 2011 03:40 pm
Shimmering saris, fabulous food, and inspiring music and dance are just a few of the sights and sounds to expect from the Belfast Mela – Northern Ireland’s Largest Multi-Cultural Festival.
Celebrat... read more »
Poots makes commitment to protect suicide prevention funding
Tue 5th July 2011 05:38 pm
Health Minister Edwin Poots has vowed to continue to tackle the increasing problem of suicide in our society.
Speaking during a visit to the Suicide Awareness and Support Group (SA&SG) in West ... read more »
Women’s Resource and Development Agency report welcomed
Mon 4th July 2011 05:29 pm
Junior Ministers Martina Anderson and Jonathon Bell today attended the launch of a research report by the Women’s Resource and Development Agency (WRDA).
The report focuses on the impact of the eco... read more »
Everyone must recognise signs of stroke
Tue 14th June 2011 03:06 pm
Health Minister Edwin Poots has emphasised the importance of the public being aware of the warning signs of stroke.
The Minister was speaking as he launched the Public Health Agency’s ‘F.A.S.T.’ ... read more »
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