RT @ggulster: #UKParliamentWeek tonight at Craigavon Civic Centre. Representing our panel tonight Cllr Catherine Nelson from @sinnfeinireland Cllr Louise McKinstry from @uuponline and Cllr Jessica Johnston from @allianceparty #UKPW #UKPolitics
RT @IFAFootballDev: Delivering another Stay Onside programme at HMP Maghaberry. Education and sport providing enjoyment and improving well being with our 2 groups today @NIPrisons #footballforall
RT @DannyDonnelly1: On opening my constituency office on Main St in Larne one of things that was important to me was that it would be accessible. We have a ramp for when local wheelchair users call in to discuss an issue. #WorkingForEastAntrim
RT @KarenDouglas_NI: Enjoyed my morning in #Donaghadee meeting local traders. Bought some fresh fruit & veg from #GrattansGreengrocers, cream buns from #PattonsBakery, enjoyed a delicious vegan fry for brunch from #Bowbells The D'dee Christmas programme is amazing!#LoveAND #VisitAND @ANDborough
RT @asthmalungni: Today is #WorldCOPDDay. We know that living with COPD can be difficult, so we want to help raise awareness and campaign to improve care for the 42,000 people in Northern Ireland with the condition. If you want to find out more about COPD, visit: https://www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/copd/world-copd-day
Well said, @PaulaJaneB.
You can read our document #FightingFit, which sets out how we can start to address the challenges faced by our health service here:
https://www.allianceparty.org/fightingfitwinterpressures
Those who use and work in the health service deserve nothing less.
RT @allianceparty: Years of political deadlock, the Covid-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis have created a perfect storm to plunge the health se…
RT @EoinTennyson: Second stop of the day with Leanne from @Prettynpinkni which has recently opened a new support hub in Portadown.
The charity is a go-to service for so many who receive the life-changing diagnosis of breast cancer, helping them navigate treatment and supporting families.
RT @amhNI: There is just one more information session to go on our Youth Led Mental Health Panel.
📅 Tues 22nd November
🕖 7 to 8pm
Sign up to our information session here ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFDFsftPuIYflY2al5Jj1Am0IAcw0ViPm899qkgw3qJtRbkQ/viewform
Or if you're unable to attend but want more information, visit https://www.amh.org.uk/news/action-mental-health-launches-youth-panel/
RT @EoinTennyson: Important engagement with @naomi_long and Banbridge Chamber of Commerce on the cost of doing business crisis, labour shortages and political uncertainty.
Key that we have an Executive restored to provide certainty, avail of opportunities and get on with key rates reforms.
RT @AlliancePartyUK: Smoke and mirrors. While some UK departments’ funding has been uplifted in line with inflation, this is not the case for the NI Block Grant.
These figures from the Autumn Statement suggest real terms cuts in NI budgets for both capital and current spending over coming years.
RT @EoinTennyson: Fantastic to visit Lurgan Model Primary School this morning with @naomi_long and @plavery10 to discuss the school’s exciting plans to transform to integrated status.
RT @connieegan94: Really concerning that the below correspondence was sent to substitute teachers today. The issues with #NISTR have been persistent for months now. It’s unfair and unacceptable that some teachers will not be fully paid for the work they have done. I have raised this with the EA.
Well done, @StephenFarryMP on securing this debate. Hopefully, it will help get clarity and urgency injected into this situation.
RT @StephenFarryMP: We need urgent clarity on delivery of the £400 energy support payments for households in NI, and an improved package around home heating oil assistance.
Today, I led a debate on this in Parliament. We are ratcheting up pressure on the UK Government. Answers are expected shortly.
RT @PBNINews: Dir. of Operations Stephen Hamilton was delighted to speak at @BrusselsNI & @ScotGovBrussels event "Social Aspects of Justice" on restorative & problem-solving Justice. Also taking part were colleagues from @Justice_NI & @Y_J_Agency
#ChangingLives #ProblemSolvingJustice
RT @PaulaJaneB: It is #WorldCOPDDay and @asthmalungni has published its first annual COPD survey.
42,000 people in NI live with COPD, which causes extreme breathlessness. It is often caused by smoking but also by air pollution or exposure to harmful substances at work.
RT @NIPrisons: Hydebank welcomed @NIRibbon who delivered an awareness session for #InternationalMensDay to a group of young men in our care. Several of those who attended took the pledge and signed the charter to never commit, condone or stay silent about violence against women and girls.
RT @h_irwin98: Great to visit @NDCN_Bangor this morning to discuss their Community Shed project, and other activities run through the Wellbeing Centre.
If anyone is interested in getting involved, you can find their weekly activity list below!
RT @allianceparty: The continuing lack of clarity surrounding much-needed energy support payments for households in NI is totally unacceptable, says @Kelmba
This chaos and ill-management could have been avoided had an Executive been in place.
Listen below:
RT @NIPrisons: In the lead up to #InternationalMensDay Hydebank has hosted the first of a series of ‘DadsDo’ sessions. Today, was ‘DadsDo Hair’ and With the support of @Belfastmet, fathers learnt how to style their daughters hair. Families play a key role in supporting #rehabilitation.
RT @connieegan94: Very excited to announce my office in Bangor is now open 🎉💛
Any issues we can help with please get in touch, or pop in to say hello if you’re around the city centre!
📍 12 Hamilton Road, Bangor
🕚 Mon - Fri, 9:30am-5pm
📞 028 91 898170
📧 connie.egan@co.niassembly.gov.uk
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