Among the biggest victims of the recession are not those who suffer redundancy – but their parents, according to new research from online broker, Selftrade. At a time of economic slowdown, there has been a resurgence of the multi generation home – couples taking in their elderly parents and also putting a roof over the…
Day: June 3, 2009
LACK OF AWARENESS ABOUT SOCIAL CARE GIVES CAUSE FOR GRAVE CONCERN, SAY NATIONAL CHARITY
Counsel and Care has today welcomed the report from the ippr and PriceWaterhouseCoopers on attitudes towards social care. The report highlights that there is still a worrying lack of awareness of social care and its nature amongst the public, with the majority not making any preparations for their own care in the future. The report…
MCGLONE: METEOR CLOSURE DEVESTATING TO KILDRESS AREA
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has expressed his regret at the loss of 70 jobs due to the closure of Meteor in Kildress, near Cookstown. He said: “This is a devastating blow for the Mid Ulster area. Meteor is a brand known throughout Ireland and it is very sad that a company that has…
CHANGES IN VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CRUCIAL – EMPEY
The reformed vocational qualifications system will be more flexible and easier to understand for both employers and learners. That was the message today from Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, who was speaking to stakeholders at a major vocational qualification reform conference in Belfast. The Minister also highlighted that the reform will provide learners…