The Further Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 makes provision for institutions of further education recognised by the Department of Education. Further education covers full-time and part-time education suitable to the requirements of persons over compulsory age, including vocational training and organised leisure time occupation. It does not include higher education, full-time education suitable for senior […]
Community care in Northern Ireland. The Department of Health, Social Services, and Public Safety is responsible for health and personal social services. The legislation consists of Acts of Parliament, the Assembly, statutory instruments together with regulations and directions by government ministers and department. Guidance is published for public authorities in relation to the implementation of […]
An assessment of needs may be made on the application of the carers, the person concerned, or may be undertaken by the trust where a person in need of care has come to its attention. Under the Children Order as amended in 2002, trusts are under a duty to assess the care and support needs […]
Housing benefit is a social security payment which assists persons on lower income with housing costs. It is administered by the housing executive in the case of social housing and private rented housing and in the case and by land and property services in the case of owner or occupiers persistence with right. The principal […]
The claimant must normally occupy the accommodation as their usual home. Housing benefit is paid on one home only. There are exceptions where families are housed in two properties because of their size and claimants who move out of accommodation because of fear of violence Claimant moves out and remains liable to rent Claimant who […]
The Tax Credit System comprises two elements: Child Tax Credits and Working Tax Credits. Child Tax Credit is a means-tested payment for families with children under 16 or under 20 in relevant education. It is not dependent on employment. Students may qualify. Working Tax Credit is a means-tested payment for lone parents or persons with […]
Income and means are considered for both Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. Individuals receiving Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, and certain disability payments will receive the maximum Tax Credits while entitled to those benefits. The income is averaged pro-rata throughout the year. In most cases, reference is made to the previous year’s income […]
Upon the establishment of the Northern Ireland Government in 1921, the Ministry of Education assumed the functions of the Board of Commissioners of National Education, established in 1831, and The Board of Commissioners of Intermediate Education establishments in 1878. The functions of the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instructions, insofar as they related to technical […]