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Financial Assistance Campaign

Working Parents - Financial Assistance with Childcare Costs

Many working parents are not claiming government financial assistance with childcare costs e.g. Tax Free Childcare, Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit which will support them to remain in work. Most working families are eligible ...

Last Update: 01/03/2024

MMR Campaign

MMR vaccine catch up clinics to run until end of March 2024

Measles is on the rise in Europe and other parts of the UK. It is highly infectious and can easily spread between unvaccinated people. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella

Last Update: 16/02/2024

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Childcare Providers - Have you activated your Tax-Free Childcare account ?

Over a million families in the UK are entitled to support with the cost of childcare from the government, but many are missing out because childcare providers in their area haven’t signed up to accept the various offers.

Last Update: 13/02/2024

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Audit of Family Support NI

Please check details of your service / organisation are up-to date on Family Support NI

Last Update: 29/11/2023

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Nurturing emotional health and wellbeing from bump to 19+ years

Public Health Northern Ireland has partnered with the Solihull Approach to offer free access to expertly designed online courses for parents, carers, grandparents teens, foster carers and childcare providers living in the region.

Last Update: 08/11/2023

Childcare Search

Finding Childcare

Family Support NI is the central government register of REGISTERED and APPROVED Childcare Providers throughout Northern Ireland. We provide the most up-to-date information available about childcare provision

Last Update: 08/11/2023

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Childcare Providers - Are Your Vacancy Details Up-To-Date ?

Your childcare listing on Family Support NI may be the first thing a parent/carer sees about your childcare business. Check your childcare listing now to make sure your details are up-to-date.

Last Update: 08/11/2023

Healthy Start

Healthy Start Scheme

Many families in Northern Ireland who are eligible for the Healthy Start Scheme, which provides vouchers to help buy food and milk, are not availing of it.

Last Update: 08/11/2023

Our Journey Through Disability

A Guide to help YOU on your journey through Disability/Additional Needs

The Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP), in association with parents of children with disabilities and young people with additional needs has launched a new publication titled : ‘A guide to help you on your Journey through Disability/Additional needs.’

Last Update: 08/11/2023

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Family Mediation NI (FMNI)

FMNI is an independent charity offering an alternative to conflict when families separate reducing the emotional and financial cost of separation

Last Update: 08/11/2023

Family Support Hub

Family Support Hubs

A Family Support Hub is a multi-agency network of statutory, community and voluntary organisations that provide early intervention services, or work with families who need support. There are currently 29 Family Support Hubs in operation covering ALL of Northern Ireland.

Last Update: 08/11/2023

BF Support Groups

Breastfeeding Support

There are breastfeeding support groups available right across NI.

Last Update: 08/11/2023


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