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After ten eventful years, Scope is closing.
It has been a privilege. Thanks to everyone for reading.
Our final piece is here:
scopeni.nicva.org/article/on…
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Our Hunger in Northern Ireland report released today finds that one in six people face hunger across NI, with women, disabled people, carers, parents, among groups disproportionately at risk.
Read our report here ➡️ bit.ly/3r6zag1
#HungerinNI
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317 children need a P1 place in a special school. 160 places available.
568 children need a place in a special school nursery. 314 places available.
Hence the turn to mainstream provision.
Most recent figures from EA 14 June. No figures for older years children.
#education
There was a protest at Stormont today by frustrated parents against cuts to services for children with special needs. @robbeorn went along too.
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The majority of parents on low and middle-incomes in Northern Ireland consider childcare to be unaffordable, says a major review review bbc.in/3CLjVLO
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In response to a question from @PivotalPPF about the devastating impact on public services of no proper government in Northern Ireland, Secretary of State explains why he does not step in to take more decisions. See link below to watch full event from @instituteforgov
"I don't have any powers to step in to make policy decisions. If I did, that would...look remarkably like direct rule"
Chris Heaton-Harris discusses restoring the NI executive and explains why he has refused to use powers to make decisions in its absence instituteforgovernment.org.u…
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"It's about helping people change their mindsets."
A Belfast teenager who became a father at 14 and lost his brother to suicide has won two @PrincesTrust education awards and is inspiring pupils at his old school bbc.in/3ph8lVL
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Thank you to @scopeni & @NickMGarbutt for highlighting our 'Two Marys' event with @BeeRowlatt from @TheWollSoc, and our work today. #maryannmccracken #HERstory #cliftonhousebelfast
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Investing in childcare improves outcomes for kids + workplace equality & productivity but NI families have been woefully let down for years. @MeltedParentsNI have brilliantly captured how parents are feeling & I asked SOSNI to ensure promised improvements finally start delivering
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Secretary of State announces @ChrisNIYF 's appointment as the new Commissioner for Children and Young People for Northern Ireland.
Congratulations Chris!
gov.uk/government/news/secre…
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'A story to inspire...'
Our thanks to @scopeni for shining a light on the work of the Belfast Charitable Society and the inspirational story of Mary Ann McCracken off the back of a wonderful event last night.
📖 You can read the full article here:
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Good to host todays Joint Forum @NICVA & grateful to Perm Secretaries Colum Boyle @CommunitiesNI & Mike Brennan @Economy_NI and other senior civil service reps for the frank & open discussion with our JF VCS Panel & the commitment to working together on the challenges ahead.
Today at @nicva we had senior representatives from our sector and the public sector, including Permanent Secretaries, attending The Joint Forum.
With an intro from @celinemcs outlining the huge issues facing our sector.
Just part of the work we do for you.
#VoiceOfTheSector
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Chloe Mitchell this week became the 39th woman murdered in Northern Ireland since 2017.
Women’s Aid have advocated and steered so much legislation and will be essential in making a success of any strategy to tackle violence against women and girls @WomensAidNI
Incredibly destructive, and the effects are increasing.
Our latest article looks at why, even when public finances are in a terrible state, spending on important services remains a good idea.
The reasons are simple - the basic principles of investment: scopeni.nicva.org/article/au…
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It has been widely claimed that Nicola Sturgeon is the only former or current UK political leader to be arrested since the 1970s.
This is inaccurate. Other leaders arrested include Alex Salmond and Gerry Adams.
Read our full analysis here: factcheckni.org/articles/is-…
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"Femicide rates in Northern Ireland are three times higher than they are in England and Wales".
SDLP, Belfast South @ClaireHanna MP speaks about the violence against women and why the deadlock at Stormont is letting people down.
#Ridge trib.al/dwvcRFT
📺 Sky 501
Please, can we have some more?
The budget could be bigger. The reason why is simple - public services are an investment, and good investments are worth the cost.
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Britain underinvests in almost everything. Year after year after year.
We have a new report out today by @Samfr & @racheljanetwolf on the hospital productivity puzzle. We identify 3 key reasons:
1) longstanding underinvestment in capital (beds, scanners, buildings)
2) the loss of senior staff
3) chronic undermanagement
instituteforgovernment.org.u…
ALT Infographic showing the key factors that contribute to poor hospital productivity