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Further advice on the Cost of Living Fuel Payment

People with disability and mobility issues that are unable to attend a Post Office can nominate someone to redeem the voucher on their behalf. More information about payments to tenants and to Building Society Account Holders.
Disability Action Response to APPG on Poverty Call for Evidence into the Inadequacy of Social Security

The following evidence outlined by Disability Action demonstrates that the current levels of social security benefit rates are ineffective in achieving the aim of alleviating poverty. Research conducted by Disability Action has demonstrated that 8 out of 10 disabled people do not have enough money to have a decent life.
500,000 people to receive energy vouchers

The Post Office says the first £600 energy payment vouchers for people on pre-paid or keypad meters will start arriving from 16 January. The vouchers are being distributed to about 500,000 people who pay their electricity bills quarterly or use pre-payment meters.

Disabled Apprentices: Changing Perceptions & Busting Myths

During NI Apprenticeship week we take a look at changing perceptions.
NIAW2022 Case Study: Employing a Disabled Apprentice
NI Apprenticeship Week 7th - 11th February 2022

Register for our event: 'Inclusive apprenticeships – A Path to Careers for Disabled People'.
Economy Minister launches NI Apprenticeship Week 2022

Read our blog on 'Employing a Disabled Apprentice – Changing Perceptions & Busting Myths'.
Want a career in the Construction Industry?

Our team can support young people in Skills for Life and Work or Apprenticeships NI training.
Employing a Disabled Apprentice

Changing Perceptions & Busting Myths.
NI Chef Bootcamp now recruiting in Belfast

Our Job Match team can help you to apply.
Using Apprenticeships to tackle skills issues

Our Training Support Services team provides disability support provision to young people on the Apprenticeships NI programme.
Have you started a training course through Skills for Life & Work and are feeling anxious?
Has your child started college or training and needs some support?

We provide in-training disability support.