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This document outlines the Northern Ireland specific impacts of the Summer Budget 2015 policies for benefit claimants in Northern Ireland (including Tax Credit claimants).

Published 28 September 2015Financial plans and reports

This study aims to investigate the link between participation in sport and the self reported levels of emotional wellness among individuals, within Northern Ireland.

Published 23 March 2015Research and analysis

The aim of the research was to obtain a deeper understanding of the relationship between poverty and attendance at libraries.

Published 05 December 2013Research and analysis

The aim of the research was to obtain a deeper understanding of the relationship between poverty and attendance at museums.

Published 05 December 2013Research and analysis

The aim of the research was to obtain a deeper understanding of the relationship between poverty and the arts.

Published 24 October 2013Research and analysis

The aim of the research was to obtain a deeper understanding of the relationship between poverty and sport.

Published 29 August 2013Research and analysis

This report and guide outlines the climate change and associated risks which may threaten the survival and long term sustainability of Northern Ireland’s historic built environment.

Published 30 August 2022Independent reports

The Work Capability Assessment (WCA) was introduced to determine eligibility for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), providing a functional assessment of any individual. Five Independent Reviews of the WCA, have provided a number of recommendations to the Department.

Published 20 July 2015Independent reports

Under the Department for Communities (DfC) framework, Ove Arup and Partners Ltd (“Arup”) and Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) have been engaged to provide strategic support on the disposal and delivery options for a strategic regeneration site known as ‘Fort Georg

Published 05 January 2021Development plan/framework

The Work Capability Assessment (WCA) was introduced to determine eligibility for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), providing a functional assessment of any individual.

Published 20 July 2015Independent reports

The Project Assessment Review was commissioned by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) to examine the Department’s Stadia Programme.

Published 07 August 2015Corporate reports

This document constitutes the agreed financial systems and controls assessment of voluntary and community organisations (FSCA) policy for Northern Ireland departments, executive agencies, non departmental public bodies and other arms length bodies.

Published 02 June 2015Policy papers

This paper sets out the policy position of the Department for Communities, the Department of Health and the Department of Justice on the approach to strategic needs assessment within the Supporting People programme.  Its primary readership are the statutory partners invol

Published 10 January 2017Policy papers

The Department for Communities commissioned Walter Rader to undertake an independent review on how the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment is working in Northern Ireland.

Published 20 November 2018Independent reports

Guidance for trustees of relevant occupational defined contribution pension schemes. This guidance is effective from 1 October 2021.

Published 04 November 2021Impact assessments

The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 states that the Department for Communities (DfC) must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, two Independent Reviews on the operation of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Assessments.  The first Independent Review was

Published 11 December 2020Independent reports

This guide gives detailed information about the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) element of claiming Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). It is aimed mainly at professionals and contractors, but can also be useful for claimant customers.

Published 20 July 2015Guidance literature

This report has been completed in compliance with section 2 of the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2012 which provides that “The Department shall, within two years of the date on which this Act receives Royal Assent, lay a report before the Assembly on the impact of soci

Published 20 July 2015Corporate reports

COVID-19 Pandemic lead to removal of face-to-face / in person assessments which has impacted ability of Department to process claims effectively through current options.

Published 11 March 2022Legislation and regulations

This Regulatory Impact Assessment considers the impact of amendments to existing Regulations governing compensation payable from the Pension Protection Fund, and the investment principles and disclosure requirements for occupational pension schemes.

Published 13 September 2018Impact assessments

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