The Commissioner for Older People for NI was established in 2011. Safeguarding & promoting the interests of older people. Twitter monitored 9am-5pm Mon- Fri.
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Following the recent unrest, @nidirect has created a dedicated page that includes information on housing, how to report a crime, schools, benefits and financial support.
Visit the link below and please share with anyone who may find the information useful.
nidirect.gov.uk/news/help-an…
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The Department of Health (@healthdpt) is inviting people from across Northern Ireland to share their views on health and social care through the 'This is our health' programme.
Find out more and get involved below:
health-ni.gov.uk/news/our-he…
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Today we launched a new report which warns of a growing “hidden housing crisis” facing older private renters.
You can read more, including our full report, here:
copni.org/news/articles/new-…
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Yesterday the Commissioner joined the Northern Ireland Leadership & Governance Conference. Siobhan also had the opportunity to host one of the ‘Café Conversation’ sessions to discuss our ageing population and the need to plan ahead and future proof our services. #NIGovConf26
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Great new ad from @Ageing_Better's Age Without Limits campaign illustrates the absurd nature of ageism by showing it from a child’s perspective. It might be light-hearted - but it has an important message on the harmful impact of ageism. Have you experienced ageism? Tell us below
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COPNI retweeted
Siobhan Casey, @COPNI was given a warm welcome by the chair based exercise group recently and enjoyed speaking with and excising alongside 68 participants.
Facilitated by Limavady MDT and is offered to those aged 65 in Bethany Hall on Wednesday morning from 11am to 12pm.
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The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, Siobhan Casey has added her backing to the Department for Infrastructure’s ‘Share the Road to Zero’ road safety campaign.
Watch below as the Commissioner signs up to the campaign, which aims to reduce road deaths by encouraging us all to take more responsibility and care on the roads.
Read more here: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/new…
@COPNI @LizKimminsSF @roadtozero @NIAS999
@PoliceServiceNI @roadsafeni @NIRoadPolicing
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Who remembers Elizabeth Jess from our Positive Ageing video in October?
Today, the Commissioner joined the Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly & Alderman Amanda Grehanm, Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council to visit Elizabeth & wish her a very happy 107th birthday!
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Earlier today, the Commissioner attended a meeting of @unisontheunion NI Regional Retired Members Forum.
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The Commissioner's Christmas photography competition is back for 2025!
The theme is ‘Connection’.
The winner will receive a £100 voucher of their choice - & the winning image will be featured on COPNI’s virtual Christmas card!
Full details here:
copni.org/news/articles/clic…
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The Commissioner was delighted to speak today at the Silver Economy Forum on the need to support older workers harness the economic and social aspects of ageing.
#SEF2025 #AgeFriendlyCities #GlobalCoalitiononAging #LongevityLivesHere #SilverEconomy
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We're excited to share this video of the amazing Elizabeth Jess. At the age of 106 Elizabeth is one of the oldest people in Northern Ireland.
She talks about her positive outlook, how she continued gardening into her 90s & why she continues to keep singing! #positiveageingmonth
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Are you entitled to financial support?
Many pensioners are entitled to Pension Credit but don't claim it. @CommunitiesNI has launched a campaign to help with uptake.
Apply here:
nidirect.gov.uk/information-…
Call 0808 1006165 or visit gov.uk/pension-credit-calcul… to check eligibility.
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A perfect example of positive ageing.
Congratulations to 90 year-old Maryette McFarland who graduated from the Open University with a degree in English Literature!
A remarkable achievement - and a remarkable lady.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx24…
#PositiveAgeingMonth
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Many thanks to Siobhan Casey for speaking about her role as the @COPNI at the Round Table event calling for a Commissioner for Older People & Ageing in England
#COPA #Commissioner #OlderPeople #Ageing
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Meet Liz & Maureen, two ladies in their 70s who through volunteering their time at their local NI Hospice shop, ensure they stay socially connected.
They talk about the positives in growing older & why they enjoy meeting & engaging with customers. #PositiveAgeingMonth
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