Change log

View a summary of changes and improvements in each NIISQ Direct release.

2025

• 02/05/2025  

  Release number: DRN012

  Changes made: NIISQ Direct progressively rolled out to all NIISQ Participants and interested close contacts, enhancing accessibility. Additionally, ‘How to’ guides for NIISQ Direct were launched on the website, offering users helpful resources for navigation.

• 04/04/2025

  Release number: DRN011

  Changes made: The MyPlan and information hub pages underwent a redesign, and a feedback tool for the reimbursement form was introduced, promoting user engagement and feedback.

• 21/03/2025

  Release number: DRN010

  Changes made: A visual revamp was carried out on the Home page, header, footer, and navigation bar, offering a more user-friendly interface.

• 05/03/2025

  Release number: DRN009 

  Changes made: Various updates were implemented, including a pop-up message on the home screen, a bug fix for the reimbursement form (improving sorting for more than 10 items), an enhancement to the return journey button on the reimbursement form, and a refreshing colour scheme update.

• 21/02/2025

  Release number: DRN008

  Changes made: The first version of the information hub was introduced, featuring participant stories, forms and resources, and contact links for a more comprehensive user experience.

  Release number: DRN007

  Changes made: Major enhancements to the platform, including unrestricted access to the sign-up form, the addition of a MyPlan document download feature on the MyPlan page, a refreshed look for the account validation loading page, and spelling and grammar corrections to the reimbursement form.

2024

• 27/11/2024

  Release number: DRN004.1 

  Changes made: Mobile device compatibility introduced for the account verification form, enhancing user convenience.

• 22/11/2024

  Release number: DRN004 

  Changes made: A significant update was rolled out, featuring a rebranding of Digital ID, strengthening of digital ID requirements, the release of the first user guides for the portal, a limited access digital sign-up form, an automated email and account verification process, and an updated welcome message in line with the NIISQ Direct rebranding.

• 13/09/2024

  Release number: DRN002 

  Changes made: Support Planner’s contact details have been replaced with those of the CSO for improved assistance.

• 02/08/2024

  Release number: DRN001 

  Changes made: myNIISQ evolves into NIISQ Direct as part of a comprehensive rebranding initiative.

2023

• 08/12/2023

  Release number: DRN000 

  Changes made: Launch of the myNIISQ pilot programme, providing Participants and their close contacts with the ability to access their MyPlan and submit reimbursement requests.