Informing Choices NI

Informing Choices NI Informing Choices NI is a s*xual and reproductive health charity.

We champion informed choices around s*x, s*xuality and reproductive health and wellbeing through advocacy, counselling, education, information and training.

πŸŽ‰ We’re thrilled to celebrate an outstanding evening at the Northern Ireland Learning Disability & Autism Awards!We are ...
11/06/2026

πŸŽ‰ We’re thrilled to celebrate an outstanding evening at the Northern Ireland Learning Disability & Autism Awards!

We are incredibly proud to share that Informing Choices has been recognised across three categories, reflecting the depth and impact of our work.

πŸ† Employer Award – Winner
Informing Choices was awarded the Employer Award in recognition of our ongoing commitment to accessible health information, inclusive practice, and our work across the learning disability and autism sector. Through our Just Ask project, training programmes, and advocacy work, we continue to place the rights of individuals with a learning disability and autistic people at the centre of everything we do.

πŸ† Senior Managers Award – Winner
Our CEO, Mark Breslin, received the Senior Managers Award. This recognises his long-standing commitment to ensuring people with a learning disability and autistic people have equal access to accurate, accessible health information and services, and that their rights remain central to service development and delivery.

πŸ’œ Making a Difference Award – Highly Commended
We are also delighted that our Menopause Project was Highly Commended in the Making a Difference category. This innovative programme supports people with a learning disability and autistic people through an often-overlooked area of health, providing accessible information, education, and practical support to help individuals navigate menopause with confidence.

These achievements reflect the dedication, passion, and collaboration of the entire Informing Choices team, and our shared commitment to supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people to have their rights, voices, and health needs fully recognised.

Public Health Agency

10/06/2026

We were out in East Belfast today helping to spread the word about our upcoming workshops, happening next Thursday!

Our team visited local cafΓ©s, hairdressers, GP surgeries, pharmacies, community centres, the library and even a local pub to drop off flyers and chat with people about the sessions.

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to speak with us and display our information, it really helps us reach more people across the community.

If you're based in East Belfast, you might spot one of our flyers while you're out and about πŸ‘€

These free workshops are designed for parents, carers and anyone working with young people, focusing on building confidence around conversations about relationships, s*xuality and growing up.

πŸ“… Thursday 11 June 2026
πŸ“ Dance Addiction, 1a Parkgate Avenue, Belfast

πŸ’¬ Confident Conversations (10.00–11.00am)
πŸ’™ Positive Masculinity (11.30–12.30pm)

More details, including how to book a free place, are in the image below.

We’d love to see you there!
Belfast Learning City Belfast City Council

Good news. The Birds, the Bees and the Fleadh is happening.This August, we'll be bringing a series of free events to Bel...
05/06/2026

Good news. The Birds, the Bees and the Fleadh is happening.

This August, we'll be bringing a series of free events to Belfast exploring relationships, s*x and everything in between through film, music, conversation and creativity.

Think folk songs, movie nights, creative workshops, unexpected conversations and plenty of opportunities to get involved.

We'll be sharing the full programme soon. For now, we're just delighted to have been selected for support through Belfast City Council Bank of Ideas programme.

Culture Belfast

A huge thank you to Our Social Space for welcoming the bird and the bee into their garden today 🐦🐝We had great fun explo...
29/05/2026

A huge thank you to Our Social Space for welcoming the bird and the bee into their garden today 🐦🐝

We had great fun exploring their fantastic facilities, and we can’t wait to return later this summer as part of our the Birds, the Bees & the Fleadh series.

More details will be announced across our social media channels next week… πŸ‘€

πŸ“’ JOB OPPORTUNITY UPDATE | Counselling Services ManagerWe have extended the closing date for applications for the part-t...
26/05/2026

πŸ“’ JOB OPPORTUNITY UPDATE | Counselling Services Manager

We have extended the closing date for applications for the part-time Counselling Services Manager role.

βœ” 17.5 hours per week
βœ” Β£37,280 – Β£39,152 (pro rata)
βœ” Senior clinical leadership role

πŸ“… New closing date: Friday 12 June 2026 (5pm)
πŸ“… Interview date: Monday 23 June 2026

Join our team and help deliver safe, effective, high-quality counselling services across Northern Ireland.

Further information on the role, including a job description and personnel specification, guidance notes, application form and monitoring form can be found here https://www.communityni.org/job/counselling-services-manager

Help shape future abortion care research.A survey is inviting people to share their experiences of abortion care and wha...
21/05/2026

Help shape future abortion care research.

A survey is inviting people to share their experiences of abortion care and what questions they believe future research should focus on.

It is open to people who have:
β€’ experienced abortion
β€’ supported someone through abortion
β€’ or provide abortion care

You can take part here:
https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/PSPabortion

Survey closes on 29 May 2026.

Only a few tickets left 🎟️ Join us for a special screening of Pride as part of Open Conversations: Film, Rights & Cultur...
20/05/2026

Only a few tickets left 🎟️

Join us for a special screening of Pride as part of Open Conversations: Film, Rights & Cultural Change, an evening of film and discussion exploring rights, identity, culture, and social change in Northern Ireland.

πŸ“ Thursday 25 June | 7–10pm
πŸ“ Dance Addiction Studios, East Belfast
🎟️ Free admission | Booking required

Follow the link below to book your ticket ⬇️
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/informingchoicesni/2212047

Our Special Educational Needs teachers forum reconvened on Friday morning, bringing together 20 schools across Northern ...
18/05/2026

Our Special Educational Needs teachers forum reconvened on Friday morning, bringing together 20 schools across Northern Ireland to share ideas, experience and best practice in Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE).

The session focused on RSE policy development and resource production.

The level of engagement, openness and collaboration throughout the morning highlighted the value of creating space for schools to share resources and practical approaches to delivering high-quality RSE. It was particularly encouraging to hear how these discussions are already helping to build confidence and shape practice within schools.

We look forward to continuing these important conversations and supporting ongoing collaboration across the network in the months ahead.

As part of the Belfast Learning Festival, Informing Choices NI will deliver two free, interactive taster workshops for p...
15/05/2026

As part of the Belfast Learning Festival, Informing Choices NI will deliver two free, interactive taster workshops for parents, guardians and those working with young people. These sessions are designed to build confidence, increase understanding and support positive conversations around growing up and identity.

The first workshop, Confident Conversations, will explore practical ways to talk with children and young people about relationships, s*xuality and s*xual health in an open, age-appropriate and supportive way.

The second workshop, Positive Masculinity, will examine the pressures boys and young men can experience, including social expectations and online influences. Participants will explore how to encourage healthy identity development, respect and positive relationships.

Both sessions will provide practical tools, signposting to local services and opportunities for further learning. Attendees can register for one or both workshops.

Event Location:
Dance Addiction, 1a Parkgate Avenue, Belfast, BT4 1JA
Event Date/s & Time/s: Thursday 11 June 2026
10.00am – 11am: Workshop 1 - Confident Conversations
11.30am – 12.30pm: Workshop 2 - Positive Masculinity
Advanced booking required: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/informingchoicesni/

Address

3rd Floor, Ascot House, 24-31 Shaftesbury Square
Belfast
BT27DB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442890316100

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