Advice North West

28/08/2026

A new oil support scheme to support households in Northern Ireland with home heating oil opens on 9th September for a £100 voucher to help you buy home heating oil.

Only one voucher will be allowed for each eligible residential address.

You may be eligible for the scheme if you use home heating oil as your main heating source and for at least one day of either qualifying period, you were:

A resident in Northern Ireland

and

Getting a qualifying benefit or you were a single person or part of a couple, including pensioners, with a net annual income below £30,000 after tax, national insurance or pension contributions

Qualifying benefits include:

Pension Credit
Universal Credit
income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Disability Living Allowance
Personal Independence Payment
Attendance Allowance
Armed Forces Independence Payment
the Constant Attendance Allowance element of Industrial Injuries Disablement benefit
the Constant Attendance Allowance or Mobility Supplement element of the War Pension Fuel stamps

If you are getting any benefits, a home heating oil support voucher will not affect your benefit claim.

If you fill in a self-assessment tax return, it will not count as income.

The qualifying period is any day between Wednesday 1 April and Thursday 30 April 2026.

There will be a second qualifying period which will be any day between Sunday 1 November and Monday 30 November 2026.

For further information see link below or contact us on 0300 303 3650 we can offer guidance and assistance with the applications
or you can whatsapp us on 07564 942659
or email [email protected]

A new oil support scheme to support households in Northern Ireland with home heating oil opens on 9 September. Check if you are eligible to apply online for a £100 voucher to help you buy home heating oil. Only one voucher will be allowed for each eligible residential address.

28/08/2026

All offices will be closed Monday the 31st of August for the Bank Holiday, normal services resume on the 1st of September

07/07/2026

All offices and outreaches will be closed this bank holiday Monday 13th of July and Tues the 14th of July. Normal services resume on Wednesday 15th July.

07/07/2026

Upcoming Programme - Understanding Anxiety Programme

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Understanding Anxiety Programme.
This programme will support participants to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills to manage anxiety more effectively.

This will include practical tips to address the physical symptoms of anxiety, an introduction to CBT principals and techniques as well as looking at how lifestyle factors and prioritising self-care can play an important role

Dates: 10th July, 17th July, 24th July, 7th August, 14th August, 21st August
Time: 10.00am-11.30am
Location: Koram Centre

This programme will be delivered by an accredited counsellor/psychotherapist
If you would like to register, please contact the Koram Centre on 02871 886181
This programme is being delivered as part of the Neighbourhood Health Improvement Project (nhip) for the Strabane area.
We thank nhip for their continued support and partnership

25/06/2026

👔SCHOOL UNIFORM BANK 👔

If you have school uniform items that are in good condition but no longer of any use to your family please drop them in to our uniform bank . Reuse - stop perfectly good items going to landfill!

25/06/2026

! Job Opportunity in Strabane !
Advice North West welcomes applications for the following vacancy in our Strabane Office. Receptionist/Administrative Support Worker (35 hours p/w).
Applicants should be of a caring and empathetic nature, like helping people and have a flexible approach to work, excellent administrative and office skills and ability to be a constructive team player.

Skills required include a wide variety of general office administration including client appointments management, project and client record keeping, mail, correspondence and telephone work. Customer and third-party contact are an essential part of the role.

Essential Criteria: Applicants should have at least 5 GCSE’S or equivalent. Applicants must have strong interpersonal and computer literacy skills plus experience of working in an administrative office environment.

The above post is subject to an enhanced disclosure check carried out by Access NI.

The successful candidate will join an ever growing, dynamic and evolving organisation committed to providing advice that makes a difference to peoples’ lives.

Closing date Monday / 06 July 2026 12:00pm
Salary: £24,413 per annum
Hours per week: 35hours p/w

see attached link for job spec and application form and please share.

20/06/2026

St Brigids College, Summer Scheme for the year 8 intake will commence on the 24th of August.
Please note, to avoid disappointment registration forms must be returned by the end of June. If your child does not have a registration form complete and returned unfortunately they will not be able to attend. Registration forms were sent out to all parents in the information packs by the school. Any queries please get in contact with me, see contact details below. 😊

20/06/2026

Libraries offer more than books.

You can:
📖 Sit and read or browse
💻 Use free Wi-Fi or a computer
📍 Call in for a regular activity or group
👋 Or simply spend time in a shared space with other people

It’s a place that fits around you.

What would you usually call into the library for?

20/06/2026

Are you looking to develop new skills, gain qualifications, or enhance your career opportunities? We have a range of exciting courses available for people interested in health, fitness, sports, and community leadership!

If anyone is interested in taking part in any of these training courses, please contact us over the phone or by email!
02871271977 or at [email protected]

20/06/2026

If your luggage gets lost, damaged or delayed when flying, find out how you can make a claim.

You have a legal right to compensation if something’s gone wrong ⤵️ https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/damaged-or-lost-luggage
or contact The Consumer Council for help & Advice.