Forgotten Families Our new nation-wide report, ‘Forgotten Families’ shows social, emotional and financial isolation causes almost three quarters (72%) of families with disabled children to experience poor mental health such as anxiety, depression or breakdown. Almost half (49%) reported feeling so unwell- they have asked their GP for medication or to see a counsellor. Read More...

Contact a Family Northern Ireland are looking for a new volunteer Chair for the National Council and NI representative on the Board of Trustees. Read More...

A support group for parents, teenagers, adults, professionals and anyone with an interest in the promotion of Dyspraxia awareness. Its first meeting will be held on on Thursday 12th May 2011 in Cookstown Leisure Centre From 7.30 – 9.30 pm. Part of the DYSPRAXIA ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND. (Northern Ireland Branch Launch) Read More...

A draft report outlining consultancy advice to the Health and Social Care Board on potential plans to deliver major changes to health and social care services has been published today,Thursday, 10 February 2011. Read More...

Health Minister Michael McGimpsey, today cut the first sod to mark the beginning of the latest major phase of redevelopment at the Ulster Hospital. ~ Thursday, 10 February 2011 Read More...

There’s now a new free service that can talk you through all the facts, in confidence, about child maintenance, whatever your circumstances. Free confidential information and support Read More...

A Nurse-led Congenital Heart Disease Transition Clinic for 14-16 year olds called rheartz ( Our Hearts)was launched today by Health Minister Michael McGimpsey. Read More...

Lone parents on mid and high rate DLA exempt from changes to Income Support Under a new scheme announced at the end of October lone parents with children aged seven and over will be required to claim Jobseeker’s Allowance rather than Income Support if they are able to work – three years earlier than they do now. Read More...

Off We Go!'s goal is to improve the quality of life of all children, particularly those with special needs, and their families and to promote inclusion of everyone in day to day activities.They now have apps for your iPAD and iPHONE! Read More...

AutismBuddy aims to provide a user-friendly website that provides high quality pintables and resources for teachers and parents for use with children with Special Educational Needs. Read More...