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Education Authority launches recruitment pilot to speed up SEN classroom support
The Education Authority (EA) has launched a new recruitment initiative designed to help schools fill classroom assistant vacancies more...
Aug 25, 2025


Ballymena retreat for disabled children gets planning approval
A CGI of the proposed Love Hope and Faith charity retreat for disabled children located at the Ecos Nature Park in Ballymena A proposed...
Aug 5, 2025


Translink and NOW Group launch partnership to support people with invisible disabilities
Translink has announced a new three-year strategic partnership with social enterprise NOW Group, reaffirming the public transport...
Jul 26, 2025


Vital support for families as Family Fund grants open for disabled young adults
Family Fund, the UK’s largest charity supporting families on low incomes raising disabled or seriously ill children, is inviting families...
Jul 15, 2025


Mountfern Service Users Enjoy Unforgettable Adventure on Rathlin Island
Taking in the sights on Rathlin Island. Seven service users from the Northern Trust’s Mountfern Adult Centre in Coleraine have returned...
Jul 15, 2025


Stewart Suite opens at Hollybank, Magherafelt in tribute to respected former manager
Connor Stewart cuts the ribbon to officially open the Stewart Suite at Hollybank short break unit. A new facility named in memory of a...
Jul 11, 2025


Education Authority announces progress but warns SEN placement system ‘not sustainable’
The Education Authority (EA) has announced a major update on its ongoing efforts to address pressures in Special Educational Needs (SEN)...
Jul 7, 2025


Celebrating two decades of success: Northern Trust’s Day Opportunities programme transforms lives
Garth Anderson with Day Opportunities service users in Coleraine who are taking part in a performing arts programme. As the Northern...
Jul 6, 2025


Immersive Classroom launched at Belfast’s W5 to support NI school children
Paul Givan, Education Minister alongside Victoria Denoon (W5), Brian Morrissey (BT) and Frances Meehan (EA) with Torbank School and...
Jun 30, 2025


Trailblazing Autistic Graduate from Thailand Makes History at Queen’s earning a PhD in Medicine
Piangfan Naksukpaiboon graduated from Queen’s University with a PhD in Medicine, specialising in colorectal cancer. In a momentous...
Jun 27, 2025


Education Authority warns 164 SEN pupils may be without school place by September 2025
The Education Authority (EA) has issued an urgent call to schools across Northern Ireland to help address a critical shortfall in places...
Jun 25, 2025


Robin Swann MP opposes welfare cuts in support of amendment to halt Universal Credit and PIP Bill
South Antrim MP Robin Swann Ulster Unionist Party MP Robin Swann has firmly opposed the Government’s Universal Credit and Personal...
Jun 24, 2025


Northern Trust launches bereavement support booklet for adults with learning disabilities
Members of the Northern Trust’s Palliative Care and Learning Disability Working Group with the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough...
Jun 21, 2025


Minister outlines significant reforms to boost post-school opportunities for SEN learners across NI
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has today unveiled a comprehensive package of proposals designed to transform support for school...
Jun 16, 2025


Ballymena nurse Aaron Smyth wins prestigious award for innovation in learning disability care
Nurse Aaron Smyth presented with his award by Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health, Maria McIlgorm (left), and Executive Director...
Jun 13, 2025


Belfast Harbour supports Cedar’s digital learning initiative in Ballymena
Jenni Barkley, Belfast Harbour, Communications and Community Engagement Manager, Rhona McAuley, Cedar, OSD Belfast Harbour has announced...
Jun 2, 2025


Easier bin collection plan approved for elderly and disabled residents in Mid and East Antrim
More residents in Mid and East Antrim look set to benefit from assisted bin lifts after an updated policy was approved. The borough...
May 28, 2025


Mid & East Antrim Council backs ‘Caleb’s Cause’ for post-19 education plans for young adults with SEN
Caleb, whose mother Alma White, founded the Caleb’s Cause NI campaign Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has come out in support of...
May 27, 2025


Northern Trust enhances healthcare accessibility with new hearing support lanyards
Inset: Sarah Cochrane, NHSCT, wearing the I am Deaf lanyard. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has taken a significant step in...
May 24, 2025


£4.9 million extension project begins at Kilronan School in Magherafelt
Education Minister Paul Givan cuts the first sod for the School Enhancement Project at Kilronan School. Pictured with the Minister -...
May 22, 2025
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