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ICS Review of the TEO Planned Interventions Programme 2024

Overview Innovation & Consultancy Services (ICS) are conducting an independent review of the Planned Interventions Programme between 2023 and 2024. The programme is currently delivered annually as part of the Executive’s wider ‘Together: Building a United Community (T:BUC)’ strategy, the Programme is funded by TEO and administered by the Education Authority. More

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Social Care Worker Training & Development Support - Application for Funding - January 2025

Additional funding available for Social Care Qualifications in Northern Ireland - Level 2 Certificate in Safe and Effective Practice We are pleased to announce a second round of funding for the Level 2 Certificate in Safe and Effective Practice, the entrance level qualification now available for social care staff. This funding from the Department of Health is intended to support training and development of registered social care workers employed in the... More

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Council Cyber Attack Tabletop Exercise Masterclass

Thank you for registering your interest in the Cyber Attack Tabletop Exercise Masterclass. We are excited to announce that the sessions will take place on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th March 2025. The program is designed to deliver an engaging and impactful experience over two full days, running from 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. Please complete the form by providing your details and confirming your availability by 5:00pm on Tuesday 21st January 2025. If you are no longer... More

Closes 27 January 2025

Social Care Council - Understanding Child Development and Issues Series

Hello and thank you for participating in the new Understanding Child Development and Issues digital learning resources series pilot. The following resources have been published to the Learning Zone and are available for testing: Understanding Child Development: 0-6 Years Understanding Young People: 7-12 Years Understanding Adolescent Development and Issues: 13-18 Years Understanding Child and Young People's... More

Closes 31 January 2025

Review of the Consumer Council Northern Ireland

Innovation and Consultancy Services (ICS) is an internal consultancy team in the Department of Finance within the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS). We have been commissioned by the Department for Economy to carry out a periodic review of the Consumer Council Northern Ireland. This survey is designed to gain the views of wider stakeholders of the Consumer Council, to understand their relationship, the impact the Consumer Council has and to review their current delivery... More

Closes 31 January 2025

Non-current Asset Valuations - Application of Indexation & Materiality Review

Finance Shared Services is currently reviewing the processes relating to the application of indices to compute non-current asset values, and is seeking Departmental input into this review. In particular, Finance Shared Services is keen to know Departments' views on the process for identifying material variances in computed asset values, based on the application of March indices versus December indices. More

Closes 31 January 2025

CyberNI Conference 2025

The Northern Ireland Cyber Security Centre (NICSC), in collaboration with Socitm, is hosting the inaugural CyberNI Conference on Thursday, 6th March 2025, as a highlight of CyberNI Week. The conference will bring together cyber security professionals and senior leaders from the public and private sectors, offering a prime opportunity for networking, further enhancing the local cyber security community. The event features a number of high calibre expert speakers and... More

Closes 31 January 2025

Construction Industry Training Board NI Survey

Innovation and Consultancy Services (ICS) is an internal consultancy team within the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS). We have been commissioned by the Department for the Economy to carry out a review of the Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland (CITB NI). This survey, which will take around 9 minutes to complete, is designed to gain the views of a variety of CITB NI’s employers and other stakeholders regarding their interactions with CITB NI, the impact... More

Closes 31 January 2025

NI Government Cyber Security Conference 2025

The Northern Ireland Cyber Security Centre’s (NICSC) Government Cyber Security Conference - ‘Building a Cyber Resilient Public Sector' will be held on Tuesday 4th March 2025 as the key public sector event during CyberNI Week. The Conference will cover a wide range of cyber security issues that the public sector face. By attending this Conference you will gain insight into; Updates on the progress of the Government Cyber Security Strategy Managing... More

Closes 31 January 2025

Questionnaire to Assess and Evaluate Group Internal Comms within DAERA

The purpose of this survey is to assess and evaluate Group Internal Comms within DAERA in order to identify areas for improvement. More

Closes 1 February 2025

Employment in the Northern Ireland Civil Service - 1 October 2024

Workforce Statistics and Analysis (WSA) branch consists of NISRA statisticians embedded within People and Operational Development (P&OD). We produce a range of HR - related statistics on staff in the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS). These statistics include publications on Sickness Absence, Equality, Pay, Employment, Personnel and Recruitment. More

Closes 5 February 2025

Environmental Impact Assessment forestry consultation for land adjacent to Springwell Forest ERA 24/25-16

Forest Service, an Executive Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is required to form an opinion under the Environmental Impact Assessment (Forestry) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (as amended) as to whether a afforestation project is likely to have a significant affect on the environment. Project reference: ERA24/25-16 Reference ERA24/25-16 Project type Afforestation ... More

Closes 10 February 2025

Digital Travel Diary Feedback

Thanks for taking the time to provide some feedback on the Digital Travel Diaries- this short survey should not take more than a few minutes. Let us know if you have any thoughts you would like to share regarding the Digital Travel Diary which was introduced for 2025 Travel Survey. We are also keen to hear any feedback on the materials provided (diary sheets, interviewer instructions, definition manual etc.) All suggestions will be reviewed to ensure Digital Travel Diary is meeting... More

Closes 11 February 2025

Independent Review of Tier 4 Detoxification and Rehabilitation Services in Northern Ireland 2024

The purpose of this consultation is to gather opinion from members of the public, stakeholders and all interested parties on a range of recommendations arising from an Independent Review of Tier 4 In-Patient Detoxification and Residential Rehabilitation Services in Northern Ireland (the Tier 4 Review). Addiction services in Northern Ireland are provided across 4 Tiers. Tier 4a provision is hospital based in-patient detoxification. There are currently 3 Tier 4a sites in... More

Closes 19 February 2025

Tech Lab: Key Decision Maker Survey

A survey for key decision makers when their project is completed and also for annual follow-up. More

Closes 23 February 2025

Application for DAERA Postgraduate Studentship 2025

This application is for financial assistance towards a 3 year postgraduate research study leading to a PhD qualification, commencing in the academic year 2025/26. Research proposals must meet your selected DAERA Research Need for 2025. Please refer to the DAERA Postgraduate Studentships Terms and Conditions 2025/26 before completing this form. This form CANNOT be completed on an ipad or phone. All the above information is available at: ... More

Closes 25 February 2025

Consultation Response on Valuing Medicines - A Strategy for the Sustainable Use of Medicines in Northern Ireland

Medicines have a vital role in helping to prevent, treat, and cure disease. They are our most common medical intervention and are relied upon to support health and wellbeing throughout life. However, medicines costs in Northern Ireland (NI) are increasing annually and have reached an all-time high of £875 million per year. We need to take action to protect access to medicines for the future . Despite efforts to improve the efficient use of medicines in NI,... More

Closes 26 February 2025

Draft Forward Work Programme 2025/2026 consultation

We publish our draft Forward Work Programme 2025/2026 (FWP) for consultation. This draft FWP lists the projects that we propose to do during 2025/2026 and is published for consultation. More

Closes 26 February 2025

Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes

Our health system is on a journey and change is coming. Changes will be based on advances in health and social care and taking account of what the public and health professionals are telling us. The ambition, always, is delivery better outcomes: for patients, service users and our wonderful and diverse healthcare workforce. Although health and social care practices have evolved over the decades, the regional infrastructure supporting these services has not kept pace. Balanced by what we... More

Closes 28 February 2025

ACTIVE TRAVEL DELIVERY PLAN CONSULTATION

Over one third of journeys in Northern Ireland are less than two miles long, and two thirds are less than five miles long. These shorter distances offer a tremendous opportunity for active travel to become a practical and attractive option for many people. This Active Travel Delivery Plan sets out how the Department for Infrastructure will prioritise and deliver high-quality active travel infrastructure, for shorter everyday journeys within urban and rural settlements,... More

Closes 28 February 2025

Draft PHA Corporate Plan 2025-2030 Public Consultation

Welcome to the public consultation survey on the new draft Public Health Agency Corporate Plan 2025-2030 ' Preventing, protecting, improving: Better health for everyone.' The Public Health Agency (PHA) has developed a draft corporate plan for the period 2025-2030, setting out the strategic direction for the PHA for the next five years. This draft plan takes account of engagement and discussion with a range of stakeholders, the vision set out by the Minister of Health in... More

Closes 28 February 2025

Getting to know you Jubilee House February/March sessions NICS Women's Network

Jubilee House Women’s Network – Getting to Know You sessions Are you based in Jubilee House? Why not join your NICS Women’s Network colleagues at our next in-person ‘Getting to Know You’ sessions! You don't need to be a NICS Women's Network member to come along. When: Wednesday 12th February 10-11am Tuesday 4th March 10-11am Where: Ground floor multi-function space We plan on holding these get togethers monthly with up to 30 attendees at... More

Closes 3 March 2025

Quarterly Sickness Absence in the Northern Ireland Civil Service July 2024 - September 2024

Workforce Statistics and Analysis (WSA) branch consists of NISRA statisticians embedded within People and Operational Development (P&OD). We produce a range of HR - related statistics on staff in the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS). These statistics include quarterly publications on Sickness Absence (see link below for the most recent quarterly publication). More

Closes 3 March 2025