by Fiona McCann | Sep 22, 2022 | NEWS
Cyber Essentials is a government backed scheme providing organisations with the knowledge and verification to implement best practice to protect their data, networks and digital assets from cyber attack. There are two levels of accreditation – Cyber...
by Julie Burgess | May 6, 2022 | NEWS
ASCERT STAFF DAY 2022 It was amazing to meet as a full staff team for the first time in 2 years! The noise of chatting and laughter was great to hear as we took time to bond as a team. We are very thankful to Geoff’s energy as he guided us through a creative...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Feb 17, 2022 | BLOG
By Gary McMichael, ASCERT CEO Northern Ireland has recorded its highest number of deaths due to alcohol in 20 years of official statistics. In 2020, Northern Ireland also had the second highest rate of deaths per 100,000 in the UK, according to the Office of National...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Jan 18, 2022 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
We have published our latest Impact Report for the 2020/21 year to demonstrate the work of the charity and the outcomes we have delivered in that period. This report provides an overview of the services we provide across Northern Ireland and the difference we have...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Oct 26, 2021 | EVENTS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
ASCERT 2021 seminar series Statistics show that the prevalence of drug use for young people is generally declining but for those young people that have substance use problems, they have increasingly significant and complex needs. This free online event considered the...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Oct 25, 2021 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
Pictured are ASCERT Chief Executive Gary McMichael and HR & Corporate Services Manager Ciara Hughes. ASCERT have been awarded a “We Invest in People, Gold Accreditation” from Investors in People. Investors in People is the international standard for...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Oct 13, 2021 | BLOG
Jennie Boyle shares her thoughts on achieving a work life balance This week 10th- 15th October marks Work Life Balance week. It has me thinking a lot about where I work now and comparing it to environments past. The pandemic (yes we are still talking about it)...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Sep 14, 2021 | EVENTS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
Our Parent/Carer Support Programme is open again for registration. It will commence on 28th October at 7-8:30pm. It will take place every Tuesday for 6 weeks via Zoom. The programme is aimed at parents /carers of young people aged 11 – 15yrs and is FREE to join....
by ASCERT ADMIN | Sep 13, 2021 | EVENTS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
Online Seminar 28th September 2021 Addiction and Gambling is the third event in ASCERT’s 2021 seminar series. This free online event considered the impacts of gambling addiction, increasing prevalence in gambling problems in the UK and Ireland and the...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Sep 7, 2021 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
The NI Minister for Health has launched a new 10 year strategy to respond to substance use in Northern Ireland. Preventing Harm,Empowering Recovery: A Strategic Framework to Tackle the Harm from Substance Use (2021-31) In response to this ASCERT Chief Executive Gary...
