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Six property businesses have been expelled from our scheme after they failed to pay compensation to consumers.

Read more: www.tpos.co.uk/2026/04/six-...

Super morning to volunteer at Castlewellan Parkrun. Pacers galore and 300 runners and walkers 💙 #lovevolunteering #loveParkrun

It was so good to see it 😎🌞

Beautiful, blue sky day for Montalto Estate Parkrun - celebrating the 100th milestone of a fellow Saintfield Strider #LoveParkrun 💙

You also caught a rare day of sunshine Karen 😎 Enjoy your stay in our wee city 👍

Sea of red and pink tops at Castlewellan Parkrun yesterday. A beautiful sunny day to volunteer in - very welcome after all the rain. #LoveParkrun #LoveVolunteering

Nearly half of people in Northern Ireland experienced upward or downward social mobility, with different health outcomes Nearly half of Northern Ireland’s population experienced a change in their level of deprivation between 2010 and 2016, according to new ADR Northern Ireland ...

🔎 Nearly half of Northern Ireland’s population experienced upward or downward social mobility between 2010 and 2016 — and the health impacts are not straightforward.
Read the ADRC NI Data Insight here:
www.adruk.org/news-publica...

Late to this but it's not going away:

Errors in NHS/govt recording of cause of death among learning disabled people - avoidable deaths underreported. A review btw launched in a 'world first' blaze of glory many years ago.

Important from @danielhewittitv.bsky.social

www.itv.com/news/2026-01...

Some Parkrun tourism at the very friendly and welcoming Enniskillen Parkrun. Lovely run and particularly enjoyed the bridge 💙 #LoveParkrun

Busy day Time Keeping at beautiful Castlewellan Parkrun. Volunteer numbers at a record breaking 48 with fantastic Pacers 💙 #LoveParkrun #LoveVolunteering

Wonderful experience at Progression Parkrun, Mountjoy Prison Dublin. Huge respect to Officer Bruce for his dedication, hospitality and warm welcome. #LoveParkrun

Congratulations 🎉

Congratulations to Valley Parkrun 🎉🎉

The Ombudsman has announced that she is to commence her 'own initiative' investigation into the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.

The decision follows her consideration of the Housing Executive’s response to an investigation proposal earlier this year.

See:
nipso.org.uk/our-findings...

Beautiful morning at Castlewellan Parkrun. Quick snap of the early folk, most wait until 9.28 lol. #LoveParkrun #LoveVolunteering

We're looking for one representative from Northern Ireland who draws on care and support, and one unpaid carer representative from Wales to join IMPACT's Co-production Advisory Group.

Find out more about the roles and apply here: buff.ly/7Kq2zhB

This week, we published the latest Ask IMPACT guide – all about what it’s like to be a self-funder and what could be done differently.

Find the full guide here: impact.bham.ac.uk/delivery-mod...

Some Parkrun tourism this morning to kick start our running club Super 8 Series. Fab support around the route #LoveParkrun thanks to all the volunteers 👏👏

Still time to apply👇

Rain didn't dampen spirts at Castlewellan Parkrun 'Chase the Pacer' this morning. Lovely atmosphere and great support as always 💙 #LoveParkrun

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We've published the first in a series of reports looking at potential barriers to accessing healthcare in Northern Ireland.

Lost in Translation examines interpretation services in GP practices for those patients who are not proficient in English.

nipso.org.uk/our-findings...

Statistics of GPs requesting translation

To help us compile our Lost in Translation report, we collected information from the BSO Interpreting Service and the Department of Health's Directorate of Primary Care.

nipso.org.uk/our-findings...

NIPSO speaking at the conference

Earlier today we spoke at the Centre for Independent Living's annual conference.

Thanks to those involved for the opportunity to inform attendees about how we deal with people's unresolved complaints about public services.

Even more hills in the usual route! Enjoy the temp one for now lol

Definitely one to enjoy the scenery and not worry about your time👍

Lovely morning at beautiful Montalto Estate Parkrun in Ballynahinch 💙 temporary route still in place due to storm damage. Bit easier than the usual route 🥵

An amazing opportunity to do a perfectly timed PhD on disabled people's lived experiences of benefit reform ⬇️

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Project lead Prof. Chris Gill (Univ of Glasgow) explaining the aim is to enhance access to justice for asylum seekers and refugees, helping to ensure they are able to access rights and entitlements.

It is also about the role of Ombuds organisations and how they can extend their impact in society.

Ombudsman Margaret Kelly welcomes delegates to our conference today.

'Seeking safety - supporting asylum seekers and refugees to access public services' will hear from local and international voices share their experiences of work in this area.

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Our latest Case Digest looks at some of the investigations we've carried out in relation to women’s health.

The cases highlight some of the key issues, and illustrate how learning from complaints can help to improve public services.

Read the Digest at: nipso.org.uk/resources/ot...