Sean Martin
@seanmartin38.bsky.social
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Deputy Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman. For work @nipsocomms.bsky.social. Reposts not an endorsement
Deputy Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman. For work @nipsocomms.bsky.social. Reposts not an endorsement
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We're looking forward to launching our new complaint handling rules for the health and social care sector next week.
The procedures will help streamline complaints handling for organisations across the sector.
#complaintsmatter
The procedures will help streamline complaints handling for organisations across the sector.
#complaintsmatter
June 25, 2025 at 8:14 AM
We're looking forward to launching our new complaint handling rules for the health and social care sector next week.
The procedures will help streamline complaints handling for organisations across the sector.
#complaintsmatter
The procedures will help streamline complaints handling for organisations across the sector.
#complaintsmatter
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Organised by Ballycastle Runners, the 5K race promises a memorable day for participants and spectators alike, combining a scenic coastal route, a challenging yet rewarding climb, and a vibrant post-race celebration.
Marconi 5K Run returns to Ballycastle with stunning coastal route and bespoke medals
Organised by Ballycastle Runners, the 5K race promises a memorable day for participants and spectators alike, combining a scenic coastal route, a challenging yet rewarding climb, and a vibrant post-ra...
www.loveballymena.online
April 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Organised by Ballycastle Runners, the 5K race promises a memorable day for participants and spectators alike, combining a scenic coastal route, a challenging yet rewarding climb, and a vibrant post-race celebration.
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Sunday morning sunrise skies on the North Antrim coast.
📍 Ballycastle, County Antrim
📸 Anne Kelly • @annlizkelly.bsky.social
📍 Ballycastle, County Antrim
📸 Anne Kelly • @annlizkelly.bsky.social
March 30, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Sunday morning sunrise skies on the North Antrim coast.
📍 Ballycastle, County Antrim
📸 Anne Kelly • @annlizkelly.bsky.social
📍 Ballycastle, County Antrim
📸 Anne Kelly • @annlizkelly.bsky.social
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Sunday sunset at beautiful Ballintoy, County Antrim.
📸 Susan Pearson
📸 Susan Pearson
March 23, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Sunday sunset at beautiful Ballintoy, County Antrim.
📸 Susan Pearson
📸 Susan Pearson
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Brilliant piece by Siva Anandaciva from the Kings Fund on the implications of abolishing NHS England.
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
The Reshaping Of NHS National Bodies Has Only Just Started. How Will It Finish? | The King's Fund
Following the announcement that NHS England is to be abolished, Siva Anandaciva considers the implications and why at the moment there are more questions than answers.
www.kingsfund.org.uk
March 15, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Brilliant piece by Siva Anandaciva from the Kings Fund on the implications of abolishing NHS England.
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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View from Ballyness Pier near Falcarragh in Donegal.
www.inishview.com/activity/bal...
#donegal #wildatlanticway #visitdonegal #govisitdonegal #ireland
www.inishview.com/activity/bal...
#donegal #wildatlanticway #visitdonegal #govisitdonegal #ireland
March 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
View from Ballyness Pier near Falcarragh in Donegal.
www.inishview.com/activity/bal...
#donegal #wildatlanticway #visitdonegal #govisitdonegal #ireland
www.inishview.com/activity/bal...
#donegal #wildatlanticway #visitdonegal #govisitdonegal #ireland
Really informative interview with Margaret Kelly on her role and the work of her office. We'll worth a listen
To mark #InternationalWomenDay Ombudsman Margaret Kelly has appeared as a special guest on the Ombudsman Association podcast.
Tune in to hear discussions on women in leadership as well as examples of NIPSO investigations about issues relating to women's health.
youtu.be/qv4TZVlEO0Q
Tune in to hear discussions on women in leadership as well as examples of NIPSO investigations about issues relating to women's health.
youtu.be/qv4TZVlEO0Q
S2 EP6: International Women’s Day Special with Margaret Kelly
YouTube video by Ombudsman Association
youtu.be
March 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Really informative interview with Margaret Kelly on her role and the work of her office. We'll worth a listen
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Waterford has made history by becoming the Irish city to achieve Autism Friendly status at the AsIAm Autism Friendly Towns Awards 2025.
Killarney and Drumcondra were also honoured with Autism Friendly Town status.
#VMNews
Killarney and Drumcondra were also honoured with Autism Friendly Town status.
#VMNews
February 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Waterford has made history by becoming the Irish city to achieve Autism Friendly status at the AsIAm Autism Friendly Towns Awards 2025.
Killarney and Drumcondra were also honoured with Autism Friendly Town status.
#VMNews
Killarney and Drumcondra were also honoured with Autism Friendly Town status.
#VMNews
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The Hidden Village of Galboly on the East Antrim coast.
Story below!
📸 Natalie White Photography
Story below!
📸 Natalie White Photography
February 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Hidden Village of Galboly on the East Antrim coast.
Story below!
📸 Natalie White Photography
Story below!
📸 Natalie White Photography
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The Hidden Village of Galboly on the East Antrim coast.
Story below!
📸 Natalie White Photography
Story below!
📸 Natalie White Photography
February 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Hidden Village of Galboly on the East Antrim coast.
Story below!
📸 Natalie White Photography
Story below!
📸 Natalie White Photography
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Since joining the NAO Board I’ve been keen we do not inhibit risk taking and innovation in public services:
‘the NAO will… proactively praise positive examples of innovation, including instances where failing initiatives have been dropped in favour of more auspicious ones.’
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‘the NAO will… proactively praise positive examples of innovation, including instances where failing initiatives have been dropped in favour of more auspicious ones.’
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UK public sector must embrace risk-taking and harness AI, says watchdog
National Audit Office head Gareth Davies says some civil servants should learn from tech leaders
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February 4, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Since joining the NAO Board I’ve been keen we do not inhibit risk taking and innovation in public services:
‘the NAO will… proactively praise positive examples of innovation, including instances where failing initiatives have been dropped in favour of more auspicious ones.’
on.ft.com/3CwmRzD
‘the NAO will… proactively praise positive examples of innovation, including instances where failing initiatives have been dropped in favour of more auspicious ones.’
on.ft.com/3CwmRzD
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𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒 🥾 This year marks the fifth anniversary of the walking festival and participants will be able to enjoy a range of inspiring guided walks through the dramatic scenery Causeway Coast and Glens is famous for.
CC&G Walking Festival invites walkers to enjoy spectacular mountain, coastal and forest trails!
Walking enthusiasts are invited to come along to this year’s Causeway Coast and Glens Walking Festival which takes place from 14th –16th March 2025.
www.loveballymena.online
February 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒 🥾 This year marks the fifth anniversary of the walking festival and participants will be able to enjoy a range of inspiring guided walks through the dramatic scenery Causeway Coast and Glens is famous for.
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Saturday morning in Portballintrae, County Antrim.
📸 Kathleen Millar
📸 Kathleen Millar
February 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Saturday morning in Portballintrae, County Antrim.
📸 Kathleen Millar
📸 Kathleen Millar
Interesting research. We need a simple compassionate complaints process for public services which is focused on resolution and learning. @mrosekelly.bsky.social @juliehealy.bsky.social @nipsocomms.bsky.social
Making a complaint is a right enshrined in the NHS Constitution.
Yet, our new research shows people have low confidence in the NHS complaints system and struggle to navigate it. This prevents them from complaining if they get poor care.
Find out more www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-01...
Yet, our new research shows people have low confidence in the NHS complaints system and struggle to navigate it. This prevents them from complaining if they get poor care.
Find out more www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-01...
January 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Interesting research. We need a simple compassionate complaints process for public services which is focused on resolution and learning. @mrosekelly.bsky.social @juliehealy.bsky.social @nipsocomms.bsky.social
There is still time to apply for these non executive roles and play a key role in the governance of NIPSO
Would you like to be on our Audit and Risk Committee?
We require a new Chair and a new Member of the body that provides scrutiny and support for the Ombudsman in her role as NIPSO's Accounting Officer.
To find out more, see:
nipso.org.uk/jobs
We require a new Chair and a new Member of the body that provides scrutiny and support for the Ombudsman in her role as NIPSO's Accounting Officer.
To find out more, see:
nipso.org.uk/jobs
January 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
There is still time to apply for these non executive roles and play a key role in the governance of NIPSO
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Moonrise this evening behind The Arcadia, Portrush.
📸 While On Our Travels
📸 While On Our Travels
January 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Moonrise this evening behind The Arcadia, Portrush.
📸 While On Our Travels
📸 While On Our Travels
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Are you looking for a new challenge?!
We require a new Chair and a new Member of our Audit and Risk Committee (ARC). ARC provides scrutiny and support for the Ombudsman in her role as NIPSO's Accounting Officer.
To find out more, see:
nipso.org.uk/jobs
We require a new Chair and a new Member of our Audit and Risk Committee (ARC). ARC provides scrutiny and support for the Ombudsman in her role as NIPSO's Accounting Officer.
To find out more, see:
nipso.org.uk/jobs
January 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Are you looking for a new challenge?!
We require a new Chair and a new Member of our Audit and Risk Committee (ARC). ARC provides scrutiny and support for the Ombudsman in her role as NIPSO's Accounting Officer.
To find out more, see:
nipso.org.uk/jobs
We require a new Chair and a new Member of our Audit and Risk Committee (ARC). ARC provides scrutiny and support for the Ombudsman in her role as NIPSO's Accounting Officer.
To find out more, see:
nipso.org.uk/jobs
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Slemish… looking rather majestic in the wintry conditions.
📸 Gilbert Lennox • @gilbertlennox.bsky.social
📸 Gilbert Lennox • @gilbertlennox.bsky.social
January 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Slemish… looking rather majestic in the wintry conditions.
📸 Gilbert Lennox • @gilbertlennox.bsky.social
📸 Gilbert Lennox • @gilbertlennox.bsky.social
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Winter farming… Crosskennan Road, Antrim.
🎥 Emmett McGreevy • DroneofAntrim
🎥 Emmett McGreevy • DroneofAntrim
January 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Winter farming… Crosskennan Road, Antrim.
🎥 Emmett McGreevy • DroneofAntrim
🎥 Emmett McGreevy • DroneofAntrim
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Snowy scenes in Kells, County Antrim on Thursday morning.
📸 Noel Hughes
📸 Noel Hughes
January 2, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Snowy scenes in Kells, County Antrim on Thursday morning.
📸 Noel Hughes
📸 Noel Hughes
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Natural beauty in the Glens of Antrim on New Year’s Day!
🎥 Eugene Reid
🎥 Eugene Reid
January 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Natural beauty in the Glens of Antrim on New Year’s Day!
🎥 Eugene Reid
🎥 Eugene Reid
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New year, new life! 💚
This little one was born at midnight near Kilrea, and has been named ‘Glasshill Midnight’.
🎥 Anne Marie Hughes O’Loughlin
This little one was born at midnight near Kilrea, and has been named ‘Glasshill Midnight’.
🎥 Anne Marie Hughes O’Loughlin
January 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
New year, new life! 💚
This little one was born at midnight near Kilrea, and has been named ‘Glasshill Midnight’.
🎥 Anne Marie Hughes O’Loughlin
This little one was born at midnight near Kilrea, and has been named ‘Glasshill Midnight’.
🎥 Anne Marie Hughes O’Loughlin