Julie Healy
@juliehealy.bsky.social
Interested in evidence based practice and policy and service improvement. Big fan of Parkrun 💙
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The Ombudsman has announced that she is to commence her 'own initiative' investigation into the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
The decision follows her consideration of the Housing Executive’s response to an investigation proposal earlier this year.
See:
nipso.org.uk/our-findings...
The decision follows her consideration of the Housing Executive’s response to an investigation proposal earlier this year.
See:
nipso.org.uk/our-findings...
June 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Ombudsman has announced that she is to commence her 'own initiative' investigation into the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
The decision follows her consideration of the Housing Executive’s response to an investigation proposal earlier this year.
See:
nipso.org.uk/our-findings...
The decision follows her consideration of the Housing Executive’s response to an investigation proposal earlier this year.
See:
nipso.org.uk/our-findings...
Beautiful morning at Castlewellan Parkrun. Quick snap of the early folk, most wait until 9.28 lol. #LoveParkrun #LoveVolunteering
June 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Beautiful morning at Castlewellan Parkrun. Quick snap of the early folk, most wait until 9.28 lol. #LoveParkrun #LoveVolunteering
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We're looking for one representative from Northern Ireland who draws on care and support, and one unpaid carer representative from Wales to join IMPACT's Co-production Advisory Group.
Find out more about the roles and apply here: buff.ly/7Kq2zhB
Find out more about the roles and apply here: buff.ly/7Kq2zhB
May 23, 2025 at 9:17 AM
We're looking for one representative from Northern Ireland who draws on care and support, and one unpaid carer representative from Wales to join IMPACT's Co-production Advisory Group.
Find out more about the roles and apply here: buff.ly/7Kq2zhB
Find out more about the roles and apply here: buff.ly/7Kq2zhB
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This week, we published the latest Ask IMPACT guide – all about what it’s like to be a self-funder and what could be done differently.
Find the full guide here: impact.bham.ac.uk/delivery-mod...
Find the full guide here: impact.bham.ac.uk/delivery-mod...
June 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM
This week, we published the latest Ask IMPACT guide – all about what it’s like to be a self-funder and what could be done differently.
Find the full guide here: impact.bham.ac.uk/delivery-mod...
Find the full guide here: impact.bham.ac.uk/delivery-mod...
Some Parkrun tourism this morning to kick start our running club Super 8 Series. Fab support around the route #LoveParkrun thanks to all the volunteers 👏👏
April 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Some Parkrun tourism this morning to kick start our running club Super 8 Series. Fab support around the route #LoveParkrun thanks to all the volunteers 👏👏
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Still time to apply👇
✨We are Recruiting✨
A brand new job working with the brilliant #TeamNIRWN.
Could this be the opportunity you are looking for?
#JobFairy
#Rural #Women
Feel free to share with friends/family/on your socials 🫶
A brand new job working with the brilliant #TeamNIRWN.
Could this be the opportunity you are looking for?
#JobFairy
#Rural #Women
Feel free to share with friends/family/on your socials 🫶
April 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Still time to apply👇
Rain didn't dampen spirts at Castlewellan Parkrun 'Chase the Pacer' this morning. Lovely atmosphere and great support as always 💙 #LoveParkrun
April 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Rain didn't dampen spirts at Castlewellan Parkrun 'Chase the Pacer' this morning. Lovely atmosphere and great support as always 💙 #LoveParkrun
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We've published the first in a series of reports looking at potential barriers to accessing healthcare in Northern Ireland.
Lost in Translation examines interpretation services in GP practices for those patients who are not proficient in English.
nipso.org.uk/our-findings...
Lost in Translation examines interpretation services in GP practices for those patients who are not proficient in English.
nipso.org.uk/our-findings...
March 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM
We've published the first in a series of reports looking at potential barriers to accessing healthcare in Northern Ireland.
Lost in Translation examines interpretation services in GP practices for those patients who are not proficient in English.
nipso.org.uk/our-findings...
Lost in Translation examines interpretation services in GP practices for those patients who are not proficient in English.
nipso.org.uk/our-findings...
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To help us compile our Lost in Translation report, we collected information from the BSO Interpreting Service and the Department of Health's Directorate of Primary Care.
nipso.org.uk/our-findings...
nipso.org.uk/our-findings...
March 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM
To help us compile our Lost in Translation report, we collected information from the BSO Interpreting Service and the Department of Health's Directorate of Primary Care.
nipso.org.uk/our-findings...
nipso.org.uk/our-findings...
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Earlier today we spoke at the Centre for Independent Living's annual conference.
Thanks to those involved for the opportunity to inform attendees about how we deal with people's unresolved complaints about public services.
Thanks to those involved for the opportunity to inform attendees about how we deal with people's unresolved complaints about public services.
April 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Earlier today we spoke at the Centre for Independent Living's annual conference.
Thanks to those involved for the opportunity to inform attendees about how we deal with people's unresolved complaints about public services.
Thanks to those involved for the opportunity to inform attendees about how we deal with people's unresolved complaints about public services.
Lovely morning at beautiful Montalto Estate Parkrun in Ballynahinch 💙 temporary route still in place due to storm damage. Bit easier than the usual route 🥵
March 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Lovely morning at beautiful Montalto Estate Parkrun in Ballynahinch 💙 temporary route still in place due to storm damage. Bit easier than the usual route 🥵
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An amazing opportunity to do a perfectly timed PhD on disabled people's lived experiences of benefit reform ⬇️
Spread the word! Exciting new fully funded PhD opportunity to research disabled people's lived experiences of benefit reform and the costs of disability.
Deadline: 10 April
@uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @sgsss.bsky.social @clemmiehilloconnor.bsky.social
Deadline: 10 April
@uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @sgsss.bsky.social @clemmiehilloconnor.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 11:20 PM
An amazing opportunity to do a perfectly timed PhD on disabled people's lived experiences of benefit reform ⬇️
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Project lead Prof. Chris Gill (Univ of Glasgow) explaining the aim is to enhance access to justice for asylum seekers and refugees, helping to ensure they are able to access rights and entitlements.
It is also about the role of Ombuds organisations and how they can extend their impact in society.
It is also about the role of Ombuds organisations and how they can extend their impact in society.
March 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Project lead Prof. Chris Gill (Univ of Glasgow) explaining the aim is to enhance access to justice for asylum seekers and refugees, helping to ensure they are able to access rights and entitlements.
It is also about the role of Ombuds organisations and how they can extend their impact in society.
It is also about the role of Ombuds organisations and how they can extend their impact in society.
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Ombudsman Margaret Kelly welcomes delegates to our conference today.
'Seeking safety - supporting asylum seekers and refugees to access public services' will hear from local and international voices share their experiences of work in this area.
'Seeking safety - supporting asylum seekers and refugees to access public services' will hear from local and international voices share their experiences of work in this area.
March 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Ombudsman Margaret Kelly welcomes delegates to our conference today.
'Seeking safety - supporting asylum seekers and refugees to access public services' will hear from local and international voices share their experiences of work in this area.
'Seeking safety - supporting asylum seekers and refugees to access public services' will hear from local and international voices share their experiences of work in this area.
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Our latest Case Digest looks at some of the investigations we've carried out in relation to women’s health.
The cases highlight some of the key issues, and illustrate how learning from complaints can help to improve public services.
Read the Digest at: nipso.org.uk/resources/ot...
The cases highlight some of the key issues, and illustrate how learning from complaints can help to improve public services.
Read the Digest at: nipso.org.uk/resources/ot...
March 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Our latest Case Digest looks at some of the investigations we've carried out in relation to women’s health.
The cases highlight some of the key issues, and illustrate how learning from complaints can help to improve public services.
Read the Digest at: nipso.org.uk/resources/ot...
The cases highlight some of the key issues, and illustrate how learning from complaints can help to improve public services.
Read the Digest at: nipso.org.uk/resources/ot...
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"It's important we change the culture in public bodies so that they learn from complaints. We cannot use a system under pressure as an excuse to not do that."
Ombudsman Margaret Kelly on @bbcradioulster explains how complaints can be a driver for change.
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Ombudsman Margaret Kelly on @bbcradioulster explains how complaints can be a driver for change.
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
March 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
"It's important we change the culture in public bodies so that they learn from complaints. We cannot use a system under pressure as an excuse to not do that."
Ombudsman Margaret Kelly on @bbcradioulster explains how complaints can be a driver for change.
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Ombudsman Margaret Kelly on @bbcradioulster explains how complaints can be a driver for change.
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Another beautiful morning volunteering at Castlewellan Parkrun 💙 Lovely intro from local Irish Language Group highlighting the many nearby landmarks with Irish Language names and meaning. #LoveParkrun
March 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Another beautiful morning volunteering at Castlewellan Parkrun 💙 Lovely intro from local Irish Language Group highlighting the many nearby landmarks with Irish Language names and meaning. #LoveParkrun
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We've worked with the Law Society(NI), litigants in person & other stakeholders to develop a Charter to help manage what can be a difficult relationship between litigants in person and solicitors on the 'other side' of the case. Details of the Charter launch below - please register to attend ⬇️
Coming up next week! You're invited to: ‘A Charter for Effective Participation and Communication between Solicitors and Litigants in Person in Northern Ireland’ on Tuesday 18 March at 4.30pm at The Law Society of Northern Ireland, Law Society House, 96 Victoria St, Belfast BT1 3GN.
Details below ⬇️
Details below ⬇️
March 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We've worked with the Law Society(NI), litigants in person & other stakeholders to develop a Charter to help manage what can be a difficult relationship between litigants in person and solicitors on the 'other side' of the case. Details of the Charter launch below - please register to attend ⬇️
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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 3:01 PM
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
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Reposted by Julie Healy
Ombudsman Margaret Kelly is proposing an investigation into the actions of the region’s largest social housing landlord, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
nipso.org.uk/latest
nipso.org.uk/latest
February 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Ombudsman Margaret Kelly is proposing an investigation into the actions of the region’s largest social housing landlord, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
nipso.org.uk/latest
nipso.org.uk/latest
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Ireland is now the most popular place for parkrun worldwide, with around 9% of the population now registered
Ireland the most popular place for parkrun worldwide
Ireland is now the most popular place for parkrun worldwide, with around 9% of the population now registered.
www.rte.ie
February 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Ireland is now the most popular place for parkrun worldwide, with around 9% of the population now registered
Another beautiful morning volunteering at Castlewellan Parkrun 💙 Alternative route in place due to storm damage, but super to be back. ##lovevolunteering #LoveParkrun
February 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Another beautiful morning volunteering at Castlewellan Parkrun 💙 Alternative route in place due to storm damage, but super to be back. ##lovevolunteering #LoveParkrun
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Just sayin’
February 10, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Just sayin’
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parkrun Ambassadors ROCK
February 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
parkrun Ambassadors ROCK