Advice NI has said it is vital to increase the budget allocation to ensure the most vulnerable are protected
Concerns have been raised regarding a more than 50% cut to the Discretionary Support grants in Northern Ireland that provides emergency support to the most vulnerable.
Read more: Belfast charity issues urgent appeal for donations after being 'absolutely floored by requests' “We recognise that the real problem does not rest with the Department. It is having to deal with an inadequate budget settlement which means that any increase in funding towards the Discretionary Support scheme for those in crisis means that other vital services across the Department being cut to make up the shortfall.
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