http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/newsroom The latest news articles from NIDirect. en-gb Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:00:09 GMT http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/newsroom?WT.mc_id=rss-news http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/nidirect-logo.gif http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/news-jan12-pseudomonas-outbreak-latest-update?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-jan12-pseudomonas-outbreak-latest-update An update has been issued on the Pseudomonas outbreak at the neonatal unit at the Royal Jubilee Maternity Service. All necessary precautions are being taken to avoid the spread of infection. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:54:26 GMT http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/news-feb12-voluntary-work-brings-its-own-rewards?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-feb12-voluntary-work-brings-its-own-rewards Voluntary work can be a rewarding way of spending some of your spare time. There are many options if you want to become a volunteer, from helping out in your own neighbourhood to travelling abroad to work with charities or on projects. You can find out more on nidirect. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:21:10 GMT http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/news-feb12-report-environmental-crime-anonymously?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-feb12-report-environmental-crime-anonymously People are being encouraged to report environmental crime through Crimestoppers. Illegal waste dumping is one of the crimes which you might be able to help tackle. Crimestoppers is an independent charity working with the police to enable the public to report crime anonymously. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:01:24 GMT http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/news-feb12-make-your-views-known-in-road-safety-survey?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-feb12-make-your-views-known-in-road-safety-survey Everyone’s views, especially those of older people, are being sought in a survey aimed at improving road safety. The survey aims to investigate the main causes of, and factors contributing to, road collisions involving older people. The questionnaire is available online or it can be posted out to you. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:26:31 GMT http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/news-feb12-deadline-approaching-for-post-primary-school-transfer-forms?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-feb12-deadline-approaching-for-post-primary-school-transfer-forms This month, parents of P7 children will be choosing the post primary school their child will attend from September 2012. All transfer forms must be returned to the child’s primary school and they will then send it on to the relevant Education and Library Board by Friday, 17 February. You can get information and guidance on nidirect. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:24:21 GMT http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/news-feb12-students-advised-to-be-mindful-of-security?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-feb12-students-advised-to-be-mindful-of-security If you’re a student at university or college, now that the new term is under way, it’s important to be aware of your own safety. Whether it’s returning home late from the library or from a night out, there are things you can do to help get home safely. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:51:55 GMT http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/content_-_news-feb12-walk-to-school-week-poster-competition?WT.mc_id=rss-news content_-_news-feb12-walk-to-school-week-poster-competition Primary school children across Northern Ireland are being asked to design a poster for Walk To School Week 2012 based on the theme ‘Step forward in time’. The closing date is 16 March 2012. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:02:52 GMT http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/safer-internet-day-2012?WT.mc_id=rss-news safer-internet-day-2012 Tomorrow (7 February) is Safer Internet Day. The Click Clever, Click Safe code identifies useful things to remember that can help keep young people safe online when they visit their favourite websites. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:24:39 GMT http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/news-feb12-x-the-txt-dont-text-and-drive?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-feb12-x-the-txt-dont-text-and-drive Using a mobile phone while driving is not just an offence, it can kill. If you’re on your phone, that lapse of concentration can result in people being killed in crashes on our roads. Drivers must exercise proper control of their vehicle at all times. Never use a handheld mobile phone when driving. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:18:27 GMT http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/news-feb12-bowel-cancer-screening-test-could-save-lives?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-feb12-bowel-cancer-screening-test-could-save-lives A screening programme to detect early warning signs of bowel cancer could help save lives. Everyone in Northern Ireland aged between 60 and 69 will be invited for screening. From April 2012, this will be extended to everyone aged between 60 and 71. If you receive a screening invitation, you are encouraged to use it, even if you are feeling perfectly healthy. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:44:59 GMT