22q11 Northern Ireland was founded as both a support to families affected by 22q and to help raise awareness of this genetic condition. 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome is the second most common genetic disorder after Down's Syndrome. Yet still so unherd of both in society and within our healthcare systems. Well, we all learn something new everyday. Hopefully this is the new fact you will learn today!22q has also been previously known as DiGeorge and VFCS, but things have moved on since the 1960's, and so too has genetic research and the name! With 1 in every 992 live births diagnosed with 22q we here at 22q11 Northern Ireland are out to spread that awareness so that everyone including health professionals, family and educators can join in making 22q a commonly known and detected condition. There are over 180 symptoms associated with this condition, it can effect the entire body ranging from minor to fatal issues. Not every single person with 22q will experience every symptom and 2 cases can seem so extremely different. Common features can include growth delays, feeding problems, congenital heart disease, gastrointestinal difficulties, breathing concerns, cleft and cranio-facial issues, calcium deficiencies, immune deficiencies, kidney problems, and skeletal anomalies as well as speech, developmental and cognitive delays, and ADHD, Autism and many anxiety disorders (the list goes on!). A diagnosis, as early as possible, is key to dealing with these issues effectively and to enable an effective care planning. Further detailed information can be found on the Max Appeal website. If you want to learn more, to help raise awareness or funds please contact usFacebook 22q11 Northern IrelandTwitter 22q11_NI call us 07743554114 email to 22q11northernireland@gmail.comwww.22q11nothernireland.co.uk

My role within WYG is a busy, demanding, deadline driven role in which I report directly to the Group Bid Director.I work for a multidisciplinesd consultancy service which offers both the public and private sector capabilities such as Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Mechanical and Electrical, Civil and Structural, Town Planning, CDMC, and all aspects of Environmental Management consultancy services. Typical activities include:Coordinating the bid management process in accordance with the Group Bid Toolkit Procedures; Sourcing and circulating current electronic public and private opportunities (including OJECs) and distribution to relevant internal Tender Working Groups and Heads of Discipline; Managing a multidisplined bid tracker; Liaising with Bid Manager, Technical Authors, reprographics and external consultants to ensure timely collection of all necessary documentation for bids and proposals; Ensuring proposals are compliant and delivered by strict deadlines; Proof-reading text to ensure correct grammar and spelling; Managing bid control procedures to ensure conformity to the Bid Management Process; Responding to requests for information or advice, ensuring all appropriate parties are included in communications; Responsible for maintaining confidential departmental records; Pro-actively seeking out information by liaising with employees at various levels within the department in order to maintain accurate records and diaries; Ensuring office information systems are kept up to date; Acting as a point of contact for internal and external communications, ensuring relevant standards are maintained; Creating and following established procedures and ensuring action is taken in a timely manner; Contributing to the working of the office and supervision of other staff; Working independently within defined limits

Responsible for the production of key bids. Trawling tender directories, and requesting relevant prequalification documentation to follow up. Sourcing tender opportunities for international construction contracts via on-line journals and other publications.Co-ordinate responses to prequalification and tender documents and responsible for the final format. Ensure delivery of the final document upon completion, within the prescribed deadline. Maintain the bid register and associated documents. Maintain the repository of CVs for use in bids. Maintain the repository of experience for use in bids. Compile and assist putting tender documents together.Prepare advertisements for press and award short-listings.Responsible for group advertising, promotion and company websiteUpdating company brochures, literature and website and procuring corporate gifts and stationaryMaintain relationships with worldwide contacts Providing full administrative support to the senior management teamOffice Management duties Organisation of workloads for junior staff