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Northern Ireland ministers must not “put partisan interests ahead of effective government”
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has described it as “extraordinary” and “astonishing” that the First and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland have failed to appoint a new head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service.
24th Sep 2020
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Jules Goodlet-Rowley wins 2020 Wendy Jones Award
Jules Goodlet-Rowley has been named as the winner of this year’s Wendy Jones Award after being nominated by the FDA’s Scottish Government branch for her work on mental health.
18th Sep 2020
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Unions call for ‘commitment to collaborate’ on NIHP transition
11 organisations that represent staff in PHE have written to Health Secretary Matt Hancock, calling for “an open and transparent consultation process on the transition to NIHP marked by a commitment to collaborate with trades unions and professional associations”.
15th Sep 2020
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Penman praises outgoing Treasury Solicitor for ‘representing the very best’ of the civil service
Responding to reports that Sir Jonathan Jones had resigned as Permanent Secretary of the Government Legal Department and Treasury Solicitor, the FDA General Secretary stressed that “civil servants, like ministers, have an obligation to uphold the rule of law”.
9th Sep 2020
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FDA renews call for independent process for handling Scottish Government harassment complaints
FDA General Secretary gives evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Committee on the Scottish Government’s Handling of Harassment Complaints.
1st Sep 2020
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Features

Treasury Public Sector Pension Consultation
Assistant General Secretary Lucille provides a guide to members on the Treasury's consultation on pensions.
24th Sep 2020| By Lucille Thirlby
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Looking after your mental health: five useful resources
Equality Officer Victoria Jones shares advice and resources to help support you – individually and as a manager - during these uncertain times.
24th Sep 2020| By Victoria Jones
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Press releases

24th Sep 2020
Northern Ireland ministers “must ensure they do not put partisan interests ahead of effective government” says FDA
The FDA responds to the failure of the First and Deputy First Ministers of Northern Ireland to appoint a new head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service.
Press release
7th Aug 2020
Welsh Government must revise funding to save our museums
FDA Wales welcomes the Senedd’s Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee has now published its report on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on heritage, museums and archives in Wales.
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