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The Law Centre NI employment hub has produced a new FAQs document providing an overview of employee rights during a redundancy situation.

The Consumer Council welcomes the Association of British Insurers’ latest advice that warns consumers against using their pensions as a quick way of raising cash during this uncertain time.

BCCM in partnership with Galaxy Facilities Management and Ulster University have joined forces to pay tribute to the many key workers and organisations that continue to keep the heart of the city centre gently beating during lockdown.

In cooperation with DE’s Play Matters project, PlayBoard has developed a new information sheet to assist teachers, playworkers, parents and those caring for children in these challenging times, to consider how they might provide quality play opportunities

Fashion retailers Oasis and Warehouse have both entered administration. The announcement may have left many of their customers with gift vouchers wondering what their rights are now.

When faced with the prospect of deploying counsellors and staff to work from home because of Covid-19, PIPS suicide awareness charity turned to Standard Utilities for help.

The Consumer Council is advising vulnerable consumers with Pay As You Go (PAYG) gas meters who have a received a letter from their GP, or hospital, asking them to isolate in their home, on how to top up their gas PAYG meter.

Are you working/volunteering to support marginalised or disadvantaged sections of the community? Would like to use your experience to gain a professionally recognised degree in Community Development? Apply now to Ulster University!

Cath Kidston and Debenhams have both announced plans to enter administration. The announcements may have left many of their customers with gift vouchers wondering what their rights are now.

The Consumer Council and UK Finance are informing consumers of the different ways to make contact with their banks if they need any help or support due to COVID-19.

PlayBoard NI, as part of the UK Play Policy Forum is working with Professor Helen Dodd from Reading University on a new research project.

Initiative offers self-employed young people affected by the coronavirus outbreak flexible access to grants and business support

HELPING MEET THE NEEDS OF LOCAL PEOPLE IN CRISIS

Volunteer Now has launched a new online campaign #HelpEachOther to support those who wish to volunteer for COVID-19 related opportunities and for organisations which require the support of volunteers to deliver their services to those who need it most.

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International rugby player John Cooney has signed and donated a coveted Ireland rugby jersey to support Cancer Focus Northern Ireland.

The Consumer Council has launched a dedicated website that provides a variety of helpful information for consumers in Northern Ireland who may have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Consumer Council has written to the Civil Aviation Authority urging them to ensure that airlines provide passengers with the refunds they are legally entitled to under EU regulations, following numerous flight cancellations amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Advice NI are now offering a free online Universal Credit Session updated for the Covid-19 crisis.

Need housing advice in relation to COVID-19 ? Get in touch with Housing Rights

During this worrying and uncertain time when we’re all experiencing many changes in our lives, it is important to remember that children still need time to play every day.

Staying at home is difficult, but it is vital to protect our communities. To give back to all of the families currently homeschooling & everyone out there practicing safe social distancing, we have creating a Boredom Buster Pack!

HELPING MEET THE NEEDS OF LOCAL PEOPLE IN CRISIS

Action Cancer, Northern Ireland’s leading cancer charity has detailed the human impact of closing its cancer services in the face of the current pandemic.

As the coronavirus hits fast, it’s time to start making disaster recovery plans and putting firm measures in place that will allow you to function remotely.