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MindWise Annual General Meeting was held on November 23rd at Lansdowne Hotel, Belfast. A heartwarming gathering, with over 90 attendees enjoying festive songs and engaging activities. The atmosphere was cheerful as people explored information stalls on volunteering, youth programs, and financial advice. Colin McMinn, Chair of MindWise Board of Trustees, set a positive tone, sharing the organisation's impactful work.

Advice NI, Head of Policy Kevin Higgins briefed NI Assembly Committee for Communities on range of issues including:

• Benefit Cap mitigations CliffEdge25 & Les Allamby mitigations review
• Grainne McKeever DS review
• #GetReady4UC & Advice NI Early Warning System - Role of the independent advice network

Advice NI has said Northern Ireland must follow new Debt Relief Orders (DROs) rules applied this week in England and Wales – transformative measures for those facing the burden of debt. In his spring budget, the Chancellor announced the removal of the £90 administration fee associated with Debt Relief Orders (DROs) and increased the maximum debt threshold from £30,000 to £50,000 – whilst also increasing the allowable value of retained motor vehicles from £2,000 to £4,000 - across England and Wales.