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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. MoreOpened 19 December 2024 -
EMFG – Policy Skills Survey
Introduction The DAERA Policy Steering Group is currently looking at ways in which the Department can build and improve it's policy skills, and we would like to invite staff within EMFG to share their views on how DAERA can best achieve this. The information gathered within this survey will be summerised for the DAERA Policy Steering Group, and your responses will be anonymised. This is your chance to have your say and potentially have a direct impact on we build policy... MoreOpened 19 December 2024 -
Environmental Impact Assessment forestry consultation for Land adjacent to Stoneyford Reservoir. Co Antrim ERA 24/25-05
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: ERA24/25-05 Reference ERA24/25-05 Project type Afforestation ... MoreOpened 18 December 2024 -
Feedback from AMPS Familiarisation Session
PSD is keen to get feedback from the recent AMPS Familiarisation Sessions. Please answer the following short survey to help us understand how we can assist you with using AMPS. MoreOpened 18 December 2024 -
Pathology Blueprint Programme Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA)
We are consulting on the equality impact assessment of proposals for a new regional management structure for pathology services within Northern Ireland (NI) in the form of a new HSC agency, being taken forward by the Pathology Blueprint Programme. In particular, we are keen to ensure that these proposals are fair and do not present barriers to participation or disadvantage any individual or group. This form will be active for 13 weeks (effective 17 December 2024) Feedback... MoreOpened 17 December 2024 -
User engagement on ‘Lone Pensioner Allowance and Disabled Person’s Allowance’ annual publication
Land and Property Services (LPS) Statistics Branch is consulting on the future of the Lone Pensioner Allowance (LPA) and Disabled Person’s Allowance (DPA) statistics . The LPA and DPA statistics provide information on the number of applications, awards and net amount awarded for each rating year, including a breakdown by Local Government District. The publication was developed for internal stakeholders to assist with monitoring, planning outreach activities and for financial... MoreClosed 17 December 2024 -
Assistant Economist Excel Training Survey
As part of our skills audit it has been identified that there is a general need for excel and training across the group. We are looking to gauge the level of excel training Assistant Economists across the group require. MoreClosed 17 December 2024 -
Review of Trust Ports
The Department for Infrastructure is inviting the public to have their say as a consultation is launched on its policy relating to Ports and any legislative changes that are necessary for this sector. More details can be found on the consultation page on the Department's website. MoreOpened 16 December 2024 -
Northern Ireland Elasmobranch Conservation Strategy - Consultation
Thank you for taking the time to consider this consultation paper. The Department welcomes your views on the development of an elasmobranch (sharks, skates and rays) conservation strategy for Northern Ireland. DAERA Marine and Fisheries Division is the statutory body responsible for protecting the marine environment and its associated species. This Elasmobranch Conservation Strategy has been developed to assess the conservation status of priority elasmobranch species in the Northern... MoreClosed 16 December 2024 -
Seabird Conservation Strategy and Action Plan for Northern Ireland - Consultation
This Seabird Conservation Strategy has been developed using a co-design approach, to restore and enhance seabird populations within our marine area, and together with wider seabird strategies for England, Scotland and Wales, to improve the overall conservation status of seabird populations in the UK. Northern Ireland hosts internationally important populations of seabirds and waterbirds, many of which are declining or under threat of decline. Through this conservation strategy,... MoreClosed 16 December 2024 -
EWTS Whole Staff Baseline 2024/2025
The Emotional Wellbeing Teams in Schools (EWTS) programme is part of the implementation of the Children and Young People’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing in Education Framework. The main focus is to provide overarching guidelines to support school staff to help them promote emotional wellbeing and strengthen self-esteem and resilience in their pupils. The EWTS will work with the schools to offer support for capacity development in areas related to emotional wellbeing. ‘The... MoreClosed 16 December 2024 -
Research conference 2025 - Abstracts submission form
Annual Social Work and Social Care Research in Practice Conference 2025 - Abstracts Submission Form The 12th annual Social Work and Social Care Research in Practice Conference will be held in Belfast on 5 March 2025. This event is organised by the Social Care Council in partnership with the research community. The conference offers a platform in Northern Ireland for social workers, social care practitioners, service users and carers, policy makers and... MoreClosed 16 December 2024 -
Civil Service Carers Network Executive Committee Nominations
Thank you for expressing your interest in joining the new Civil Service Carers Network which will provide a forum for carers across departments to meet one another; raise awareness of the challenges carers face; and help create a positive and supportive workplace culture for carers across the Civil Service. As with all our staff networks, an Executive Committee will be established to help manage the network’s activities, draft and oversee delivery of its annual... MoreClosed 13 December 2024 -
Social Care Worker Training & Development Support - Application for Funding 2024/25
Funding available for Social Care Qualifications in Northern Ireland - Level 2 Certificate in Safe and Effective Practice This funding information and application is intended for Social Care Managers and Employers from organisations in the Community, Voluntary and Independent sectors who are responsible for registered social care workers delivering services in Northern Ireland. The Department of Health has approved funding which will... MoreOpened 10 December 2024 -
Department of Health 'Being Open Framework' Consultation Questionnaire
On 31 January 2018, Sir John O’Hara published his report following the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-related Deaths (IHRD), which examined the deaths of five children in hospitals in Northern Ireland. One of the 96 recommendations in the report was to introduce a statutory duty of candour for organisations, and a separate statutory duty of candour for individual staff, with criminal sanctions attached for breach. Accompanying these two specific recommendations regarding the statutory... MoreOpened 10 December 2024 -
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: ... MoreOpened 9 December 2024 -
Draft Environmental Principles Policy Statement
In February 2022 the Assembly approved the elements of the Environment Act 2021 (“the Act”) - link provided below - relating to Northern Ireland devolved matters, including a statutory duty on DAERA to publish an environmental principles policy statement (EPPS), defined as: “a statement explaining how the environmental principles should be interpreted and proportionately applied: (a) by Northern Ireland departments when making policy; and (b) by Ministers of the Crown when making policy... MoreClosed 9 December 2024 -
Lessons Learned Evaluation of TDF and FIV Schemes
Innovation Consultancy Services (ICS) an internal consultancy team within the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) have been asked by t he Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to complete an interim evaluation of two DAERA schemes: 1: Technology Demonstration Farms (TDFs) 2: Farm Innovation Visits (FIVs). This survey is designed to gain the views of individuals who have taken part in Technology Demonstration Farm (TDF) visits and... MoreClosed 6 December 2024 -
Review of Level 4 Vocational Qualifications in Health & Social Care NI - Training Provider Survey 2024
The Department of Health (DoH) has commissioned a review of the RQF Level 4 qualifications in Health and Social Care, currently offered within Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Social Care Council is the regulatory body for the social care workforce, with a delegated statutory function in relation to training and occupational standards for the social care workforce. Therefore, the DoH has tasked the Social Care Council to undertake this qualification review on their behalf, in... MoreOpened 6 December 2024 -
Review of Level 4 Vocational Qualifications in Health & Social Care NI - Employer Survey 2024
The Department of Health (DoH) has commissioned a review of the RQF Level 4 qualifications in Health and Social Care, currently offered within Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Social Care Council is the regulatory body for the social care workforce, with a delegated statutory function in relation to training and occupational standards for the social care workforce. Therefore, the DoH has tasked the Social Care Council to undertake this qualification review on their behalf, in... MoreOpened 6 December 2024 -
ICS Review of funding from Innovate UK from 2020 to 2024
Innovation & Consultancy Services (ICS) is an internal consultancy team within the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS). We have been commissioned by the Department for Economy to carry out an independent review of businesses based in Northern Ireland who received grant funding from Innovate UK during the period of 2020-2024. MoreClosed 5 December 2024 -
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,... MoreOpened 4 December 2024 -
Skills Audit Survey
As part of our skills audit it has been identified that there is a general need for excel and communication training across the group. We are currently scoping options and related costs for running these for our Assistant Economists and would also like to gauge interest from DPs and G7s to take part in this training too. MoreClosed 4 December 2024 -
Social Care Council - Managers Forum Evaluations 2024-25
The Social Care Council hosts forum events twice a year which bring together registered Social Care Managers from across the sector to update them on the new resources available to support them in meeting their responsibilities for registered staff and to share updates on policy and best practice. Those managers who recently participated in a Managers Forum are being invited to share their views to help planning for future events. P articipation in this survey is voluntary.... MoreClosed 4 December 2024 -
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). MoreOpened 3 December 2024 -
Training follow-up DFI SO/DP Leadership Programme - Line Managers (Nov24)
A member of your staff recently attended the DfI SO/DP Evolve Leadership Programme. To help with the evaluation of this programme it would be much appreciated if you could complete the feedback survey. MoreClosed 2 December 2024 -
Social Care Fair Work Forum - Social Care Employer Views 2024
Social Care Employers - Your views are needed for the Social Care Fair Work Forum review of pay, terms and conditions for social care workers The Social Care Fair Work Forum is seeking views from employers of registered social care workers to help embed Fair Work initiatives and improve pay, terms and conditions for those working within the Private/Independent Voluntary/Charitable/Community social care sectors across Northern Ireland. Please note:... MoreOpened 2 December 2024 -
Social Care Fair Work Forum -Domiciliary Care Employer Views 2024
Social Care Employers - Your views are needed for the Social Care Fair Work Forum review of pay, terms and conditions for social care workers The Social Care Fair Work Forum is seeking views from employers of registered social care workers to help embed Fair Work initiatives and improve pay, terms and conditions for those working within the Private/Independent Voluntary/Charitable/Community social care sectors across Northern Ireland. This survey... MoreOpened 2 December 2024 -
Training Feedback DFI Senior Leadership Programme - Participants (Nov24)
Thank you for attending the Senior Staff Leadership Programme. To help with the evaluation of this programme it would be much appreciated if you could complete the feedback survey. MoreClosed 2 December 2024 -
Training Feedback DFI SO/DP Leadership Programme - Participants (Nov24)
Thank you for attending the DfI SO/DP Leadership Programme. To help with the evaluation of this programme it would be much appreciated if you could complete the feedback survey. MoreClosed 2 December 2024
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