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Ukraine Assistance Centres
If you have arrived in Northern Ireland from Ukraine, under either the Family Scheme or Homes for Ukraine Scheme, you should go to an assistance centre. These centres are in Ballymena, Belfast, Craigavon and Newry.
Last Update: 20/04/2022
Family Court Information for Northern Ireland
Web Resource for making arrangements for children when parents are no longer together
Childcare Partnerships Website merger with FamilySupportNI
As part of the wider transformation of Health and Social Care (HSC) services in Northern Ireland, the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) will close on 31 March 2022 and responsibility for its functions will transfer to the Department of Health. As part of this transformation, it has been decided to merge the Childcare Partnerships Website with www.familysupportni.gov.uk.
Childcare Partnership E-Zine Spring 2022
2022 Spring Ezine
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Latest DoH COVID19 Guidance for Childcare Providers & Parents of Children in Childcare
From Monday 7 March, the Department of Health’s COVID-19 Childcare Guidance will be stood down. From this date you will therefore no longer be required to demonstrate adherence to the Guidance for the purpose of inspections.
Training Resources for Childcare Providers
The Childcare Partnerships/Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) in collaboration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC), have developed a FREE Web-based Interactive Digital Learning Course COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Training for Childcare Settings.
Worried about the welfare of a child?
If you are worried about the welfare of a child
or young person not already known to social services,
please contact your gateway team in your local Health and Social Care Trust.
Are YOU worried or in despair?
Please call lifeline. Lifeline is the Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing distress or despair.
Child sexual exploitation in N Ireland
If you're concerned about child sexual exploitation or want more information, you can contact a 24-hour
helpline to get confidential advice and support:
Telephone number: 0800 389 1701
Visit NIDirect for more: Child sexual exploitation – protecting children and young people
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