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What to do to protect people who come into contact with your charity through its work from abuse or mistreatment.
Guidelines and guidance for vets, farmers and animal keepers on the responsible use of antimicrobials.
Webinar to share research and best practice with colleagues across the homelessness and safeguarding adults sectors, to support effective multi-disciplinary working to help resolve rough sleeping for vulnerable individuals.
The Authority is now a part of the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Find out about the support available to Northern Ireland veterans following the recent legacy announcement.
Details were announced by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn MP and the Tánaiste Simon Harris TD at Hillsborough Castle on September 19, 2025
Find out about your responsibilities to keep everyone who comes into contact with your charity safe from harm: this includes volunteers, staff and beneficiaries.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
This advice is intended to provide advice to local authorities about their role in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process.
How to assess a planning application when there are reptiles on or near a proposed development site.
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