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As the EU Settlement deadline of 30 June draws closer, Advice NI was pleased to host Kevin Foster, Minister for Future Borders and Immigration, on Tuesday 15 June to discuss the Scheme and the future of Immigration within the UK.

As the deadline is approaching fast, we are receiving an unprecedented number of calls and messages on our helpline and emails. 

The following has issued from the Home Office with regard to end of the immigration grace period on 30 June 2021.

Do you know an elderly or vulnerable EU, EEA or Swiss citizen living in the UK before 31 Dec 2020? They need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30 Jun 2021 to protect their rights and benefits.

Advice NI is providing help and support to local residents and vulnerable people to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.

At the moment there is a great deal of uncertainty surrounding Brexit across the UK, particularly in Northern Ireland.

We are providing a FREE advice clinic in partnership with Belfast City Council to EU Citizens and family members who need to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme.

The current circumstances are extremely challenging for all of us, with access to services and support restricted by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

This important milestone was reached with eight months still to go before the 30 June 2021 deadline.

We are delighted to launch our latest training brochure which is packed with lots of new and exciting courses and training programmes. 

Advice NI offers formal and non-formal training for those working in the advice sector, community & voluntary sector, local authorities, legal & financial institutions who wish to develop their skillset.

Our courses include nationally and locally accredited qualifications as well as continued professional development (CPD) training.

We offer training in the following areas: 

• Advice and Guidance
• Legal Advice and Information
• Legal Advice Support
• Customer Service
• Business & Administration  
• Independent Advocacy
• Debt & Money Advice (Wiseradviser)
• Welfare Reform
• State Pension
• Child Maintenance
• Advising and Supporting Older People
• Age Awareness
• Case Recording (Advice Pro)
• Social Policy
• Dealing with Challenging Clients
• Lone Working
• Tendering & Procurement
• Trailing & Presentation Delivery
• Training Assessment & Quality Assurance (TAQA) 

We can also develop bespoke training to meet your organisational needs.

Click below for a full copy of the Advice NI training brochure, which will outline all training programmes, costs, accreditation options, dates & booking procedures.

Advice NI Training Brochure July – December 2015

If you would like further information on any of our courses, fee’s or how to book contact a member of our training team on 028 9064 5919 or e-mail training@adviceni.net.

Aimed at older peoples’ groups province wide, ‘Managing Your Money Better’ talks are funded by Comic Relief and delivered by Outreach Worker John Bradbury.

The talks are free, last about forty five minutes and cover a range of topics including: budgeting, maximising your income, dealing with debt, saving, borrowing and credit and avoiding scams.

‘I also give people some additional information, benefits information and contact details within Advice NI for further free advice.

‘So far, we have reached over 1,000 people with almost half living in rural isolated areas. The talks are aimed primarily at people over sixty and over 350 people reached are aged over 75.

‘I usually find people are most interested  in benefits uptake and avoiding scams. As an organisation, we are delighted to provide as much help and information as possible,’ added John.

So far, community groups, womens’ groups and churches have been amongst the venues visited.

More talks are planned for late Winter and Spring. If you would like a contact, please contact John.