Naomi Long MLA @naomi_long@respublicae.eu
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RT @PaulaJaneB: Fully supportive of @CR_UK's campaign highlighting the importance of early cancer diagnosis.
Most cancer cases are diagnosed in people aged 50 and over in NI, so please do not ignore unusual changes as 'just' getting older. Talk to your GP, not yourself.
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-early-diagnosis-northern-ireland
RT @DannyDonnelly1: I attended a very hard-hitting Cost of Living Crisis event today at Stormont where we heard shocking statistics from organisations helping people in need and personal testimonies from those suffering from the cost of living crisis.1/2
RT @Actn4ChildrenNI: Today in Parliament Buildings, we heard powerful voices from across the region calling for action on the cost of living crisis and calling for a restoration of gov to enact emergency measures and implement long-term anti-poverty strategy.
🧵1/ #CrushedbyCOL
RT @RapeCrisis_NI: Our line is open this evening, 6-8pm for anyone that has been impacted by rape or sexual assault.
If our service is right for you, we can allocate you to our one-to-one support service where fully trained support workers will listen, believe & support you.
RT @PaulaJaneB: Just out of briefing w/ @healthdpt along w/ other parties’ health spokespersons.
Let no-one be in any doubt: the financial pressures on our health and social care sector are huge and we need an Executive in place to mitigate, as much as possible, against them!
RT @NickDMathison: Rev Brian Anderson from East Belfast Mission speaking at Crushed by Cost of Living. 'Churches and community can only stand in the gap for so long. We need government to intervene' #CrushedbyCOL
RT @PMcReynoldsMLA: You can hear the anger in Julie-Ann Maney’s voice
26% of children in NI live in poverty
Their physical and mental health is worse
Poor children are twice as likely to die than rich children
Parents and children are skipping meals and suffering from a lack of government
RT @ExternCharity: Vital services like Extern provide are under extreme pressure to provide the supports needed to vulnerable service users who need it most as they work to remove themselves from the cycle of homelessness.
RT @BarnardosNI: We’re proud to be part of the #crushedbyCOL event in Stormont today with colleagues from all over NI.
We need action from our Assembly NOW.
RT @AmandaFBelfast: Speakers on themes of housing, homelessness, health and social care, work and poverty, energy, social security, children and families. #Stormont impasse a recurring theme: “Reactivation of the Executive is absolutely vital” “It’s time to get back to work” #CrushedbyCOL
RT @K8McCauley: Kellie Armstrong MLA @Kelmba opens #crushedbyCOL & asks MLAs in the room to raise their hands.
“We are all being harmed by the cost of living crisis” she says.
This crisis will hit homes & says that without an Executive we are on the sidelines watching.
RT @McKeeverGrainne: The proceedings have started with @Kelmba opening the event and @C_Fitz_ setting out how we will hear from 28 speakers from expert organisations and experts by experience. The focus is on immediate solutions to get us through winter but long term solutions will still be needed
RT @AmandaFBelfast: Crushed by the cost of living crisis #CrushedbyCOL event at #stormont
RT @PMcReynoldsMLA: ‘We are going to see a lot more people fall into destitution this winter’ from @C_Fitz_
Destitution is a poverty so extreme someone lacks the means to support themselves
A stark reminder that the people of Northern Ireland need an Assembly and they need it now
RT @connieegan94: ‘The Northern Ireland Executive reforming is essential to help those in most need this winter’ @C_Fitz_
Long Gallery is packed this morning for the #CrushedbyCOL event.
RT @NickDMathison: 'We will be seeing many households fall into destitution, unable to meet their basic needs. The time to act is now' @C_Fitz_ speaking at the Crushed by Cost of Living event. We need an Executive in place now to tackle unprecedented challenges #CrushedbyCOL
RT @Justice_NI: 📹 Minister Long has visited Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre. The staff at Woodlands work with young people who have been placed into custody.
To read more please visit https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/justice-minister-visits-woodlands-juvenile-centre
RT @SSUofNI: BIG SCHOOL SURVEY: SEXISM AND HARASSMENT
Time to have your say!
Do you think sexism and harassment in schools isn’t given the attention it deserves? Then fill out our survey and your voice will be heard by the people in power by the 26th of September.
RT @Ed_Authority: As part of #GoodRelationsWeek, 10 schools from across Belfast and Derry/Londonderry have been recognised for achieving ‘School of Sanctuary’ status.
Congratulations to the schools who received their awards today and for creating a warm and welcoming environment for everyone.
RT @belfastcc: Some lovely autumnal colour beginning to appear in our parks just now!
To reflect the changing season, our sites have now moved to 8pm closing time.
They'll continue to open at 7.30am & Orangefield & Victoria Parks remain open 24/7.
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ Alliance Party Leader | East Belfast MLA
email: naomi.Long@mla.niassembly.gov.uk | Facebook: Naomi Long
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