Home About Us News Insights News and Insights Rising costs present major challenge for families and childcare providers Press Release18th March 2022 Childcare fees set to rise for many parents as costs for childcare providers increase. Find out more about Carer’s Allowance and how to claim it Policy Insight18th March 2022 If you are providing regular and substantial care to someone who is disabled you may be entitled to Carer’s Allowance. UK Government must support hard pressed families across the UK and increase benefit levels to reflect rising inflation Policy Insight15th March 2022 Upcoming Spring Statement an opportunity to support families on low incomes who are struggling with the worsening cost of living crisis. Lord Mayor of Belfast encourages families to find out what financial support is available Press Release14th March 2022 Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Kate Nicholl participates in advice session with Family Benefits Advice Service. All Party Group urges progress on the Childcare Strategy to be a day one priority for new Executive Press Release10th March 2022 Meeting of the All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare highlights key recommendations for a new Childcare Strategy. What Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) could I be entitled to? Policy Insight10th March 2022 Find out what financial support you may be entitled to if you can’t work because you are sick. Latest Women in Northern Ireland Labour Force statistics published to coincide with International Women’s Day 2022 Policy Insight8th March 2022 Childcare plays a vital role in enabling women to progress in work and in tackling economic inactivity. Find out more about your entitlement to time off for work for dependants or compassionate leave Policy Insight7th March 2022 Employees are allowed time off work to deal with an emergency involving a dependant, such as child or partner. Employers For Childcare publishes its Policy Manifesto ahead of the 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly election Press Release3rd March 2022 Candidates urged to commit to addressing the issues that matter to families, employers and our society as a whole. Bedroom Tax mitigation extended permanently in Northern Ireland Policy Insight2nd March 2022 Further financial protections announced for Northern Ireland benefits claimants, extending welfare mitigations and closing loopholes. 1…2526272829…64
