Sheena is the Senior Policy Adviser in JRF's Northern Ireland team. Since 2020, she has worked in senior policy and advocacy roles within the Children’s Sector in NI, including Action for Children and NSPCC after returning from living and working in Nairobi, Kenya. She now lives in Belfast with her family, their dog Luna, and in her free time enjoys keeping physically active, volunteering and connecting at local community events.
Email: Sheena.McMullen@jrf.org.uk
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Bluesky: @sheenamcmullen.bsky.social
New analysis of financial hardship and extra costs facing disabled people in Northern Ireland (NI) shows that, without serious Government action, their living standards will continue to fall.
Progress on tackling child poverty in Northern Ireland has stalled and focusing on work alone will not shift the dial on child poverty. It is time to invest in a better future for children.