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Age NI is the leading charity for older people in Northern Ireland.
Let's change how we age.
www.ageni.org
📞Advice line: 0808 808 7575
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Looking to give back with your holiday plans this year? Organise a bake sale at work, Christmas jumper night out with friends, or holiday themed quiz night with family and support older people across Northern Ireland who might be feeling lonely or forgotten this Christmas season 🎄
green background with white text "Let's bring comfort, connection, and care to an older person facing loneliness this winter" with plum underline on comfort, highlight on connection, and circle on care. Age NI logo in top left corner and festive garland with candy canes and presents in top right corner.
November 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Today is #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay.

39% of adults in Northern Ireland told a LucidTalk poll that they are spending more than 10% of their total household expenditure on energy costs, and many grandparents report rationing their energy and only putting their heating on when their grandchildren visit.
Photo of a grandparents playing with their grandchildren. #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay badge in top corner, blue text on yellow along bottom "Many grandparents ration their energy and only put their heating on when their grandchildren visit"
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Age NI and Power NI are joining together to raise awareness of scams and help older people stay safe online.
Photo of Age NI and Power NI staff holding a pink mobile phone logo board which reads: "Be scam aware: stop, think, report" with Age NI and Power NI logos
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Dorothy, who attends our Anna House Day Centre, shared her secrets to reaching 100 years old with BBC News NI!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#PositiveAgeingMonth
What is the secret to a long life in Northern Ireland?
The amount of people aged 100 years and over in Northern Ireland has almost doubled since 2004.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Now hiring: Connect North Link Worker in Antrim and Newtownabbey!

Join this fantastic team, learn more and apply: www.ageni.org/workforus

#PositiveAgeingMonth #Hiring #JobFairy
Age NI logo in top left corner blue text on faded white background over a photo of older woman waving "Now hiring! Connect North Link Worker. -Antrim & Newtownabbey council area"
October 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Steven Millar, writer and director of The Arcadia, visited Age NI's Anna House Day Centre to meet our service users and highlight the importance of talking about dementia.

Catch The Arcadia at the Lyric Belfast 8-10 Oct: lyrictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the...

And learn more about Age NI: www.ageni.org
October 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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We're thrilled to kick off Positive Ageing Month by celebrating Gladys's 100th birthday in our Ballyclare Day Centre!

It is also the 35th United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons, and today and every day we are proud to be working across Northern Ireland to change the way we age.
Age NI logo and Positive Ageing Month logos in top corners over photo of an older woman wearing a patterned purple jumper and birthday crown smiling at camera, white text on purple "Happy 100th birthday Gladys!" Age NI logo and Positive Ageing Month logos in top corners over photo of an older woman wearing a patterned purple jumper and birthday crown shaking hands with a woman wearing a lord mayor chain
October 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Positive Ageing Month starts tomorrow, and we can't wait to celebrate the importance of social connection, active living, and the part older people play within our local communities 💜
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September 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Are you entitled to more?
Call Age NI on 0808 808 7575 or visit our website at ageni.org/benefits to check what you could be claiming.
September 30, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Reminder that BT are holding a drop-in session tomorrow, 17 September, between 11am and 1pm at Ballyclare Town Hall. Come along to learn more about the Ballyclare Exchange closure and Digital Voice switchover.
age-ni.bsky.social Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · Aug 13
BT are hosting an information session about the Ballyclare Exchange closure on 17 September at Ballyclare Town Hall.

Learn more, and please share with older family members, friends, and neighbours who may affected by the exchange closure: www.bt.com/digitalvoice
event poster with graphic of a phone and the BT logo "Digital voice is coming to Ballyclare. Come and speak to us about our new home phone service, Digital Voice. BT’s Ballyclare exchange is closing in Autumn 2025 and all customers in the area that still use their home phone must move to a Digital service as soon as possible to not risk losing their landline. We’ll be visiting the Ballyclare area in September, where members of our team will be on hand to tell you what Digital Voice is, why the change is necessary, what it means for you and help you to start your journey to a digital service. You don’t have to pre-book, just turn up. We’re holding a drop-in session on: 17th September 2025 between 11:00-13:00 Ballyclare Town Hall, The Square, Ballyclare BT39 9BB For more information, visit www.bt.com.digitalvoice"
September 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Are you entitled to more? Research shows that areas across NI, particularly in Fermanagh and Omagh, have a low uptake of Pension Credit and other benefits.

Claiming Pension Credit may also mean you are entitled to receive other benefits.
Age NI logo in top left corner over photo of an older man on the phone. In white text: "Are you entitled to more?" with dark blue highlight under "entitled" and dark blue outline under "more". Blue border along bottom with white text "ageni.org/benefits"
September 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Make twice the difference for older people this month. Set up a recurring gift through the Big Give and your donation will be doubled for three months!

Turn £10 into £20 and help us support more older people across Northern Ireland. Learn more and get started here: ageni.org/double
Age NI logo and white text over purple background: "Will you make double the difference for older people in Northern Ireland this September?" with blue highlight around double Age NI logo over photo of an older woman on the phone, white text on purple "Set up a monthly donation and your gift will be doubled for three months!" Age NI logo and white text on purple background: "Help change older people's lives - now and in the future: ageni.org/double" with blue underline under help
September 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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With the autumn comes increased risks and hazards for some older people, and our personal alarms partner Taking Care have shared some autumn safety tips that might be useful: taking.care/blogs/resour... 🍂
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September 12, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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A will is good, but good will is great.

Leave a world less lonely when you remember Age NI in your legacy planning this #WilltoGiveWeek. Help us make sure that we'll always be there for older people in need across Northern Ireland.

Learn more and get your free will guide here: www.ageni.org/wills
turquoise background with navy text and heart outline Will to Give #Willtogiveweek willtogive.org in orange text "Don't just leave a Will. Leave good will."
September 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Age NI has launched a new campaign “Are you entitled to more?”, supported by Fermanagh & Omagh District Council and SWAP.

“The Fermanagh & Omagh area has been identified as having a low uptake of Pension Credit and other benefits and we are concerned that many older people here are missing out."
Age NI CEO and head of advice, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council vice chair, and South West Age Partnership project manager holding "Are you entitled to more?" logo board Age NI CEO and head of advice, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council vice chair, South West Age Partnership project manager and representatives from Lisnaskea older persons group holding "Are you entitled to more?" logo board Age NI CEO and head of advice, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council vice chair, South West Age Partnership project manager and anti-poverty officer holding "Are you entitled to more?" logo board Age NI CEO and head of advice, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council vice chair, South West Age Partnership project manager and Make the Call officer holding "Are you entitled to more?" logo board
September 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Our free advice line identified over £1.4 million in unclaimed benefits last year.
"Thanks to Age NI I am now receiving Attendance Allowance which means I can continue to live on my own instead of having to seek a care home. I will be forever grateful for the support I received from adviser Brenda."
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September 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Age NI is hiring!

We are looking to fill three Connect North Link Worker roles:
➡Causeway Coast & Glens council area
➡Mid & East Antrim council area
➡Antrim & Newtownabbey council area

Learn more and apply here: www.ageni.org/workforus
Age NI logo in top left corner blue text on faded white backrgound over a photo of older woman waving "Now hiring! Connect North Link Workers. -Causeway Coast & Glens council area -Mid & East Antrim council area -Antrim & Newtownabbey council area"
September 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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When Age NI paired Sheila with a volunteer close to her age, she found something she hadn’t felt in years: genuine connection.

Help us continue to provide this lifeline - set up a monthly gift to Age NI between 1-28 September and your donation will be doubled for three months: www.ageni.org/double
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September 1, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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BT are hosting an information session about the Ballyclare Exchange closure on 17 September at Ballyclare Town Hall.

Learn more, and please share with older family members, friends, and neighbours who may affected by the exchange closure: www.bt.com/digitalvoice
event poster with graphic of a phone and the BT logo "Digital voice is coming to Ballyclare. Come and speak to us about our new home phone service, Digital Voice. BT’s Ballyclare exchange is closing in Autumn 2025 and all customers in the area that still use their home phone must move to a Digital service as soon as possible to not risk losing their landline. We’ll be visiting the Ballyclare area in September, where members of our team will be on hand to tell you what Digital Voice is, why the change is necessary, what it means for you and help you to start your journey to a digital service. You don’t have to pre-book, just turn up. We’re holding a drop-in session on: 17th September 2025 between 11:00-13:00 Ballyclare Town Hall, The Square, Ballyclare BT39 9BB For more information, visit www.bt.com.digitalvoice"
August 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Did you catch our Head of Advice Brenda Kearns on UTV Northern Ireland last night ➡️ www.itv.com/news/utv/202...

If you or a loved one has questions about top up fees for nursing or residential care, call our advice line 0808 808 7575 or visit our website www.ageni.org/advice
www.itv.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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BT are hosting an information session about the Ballyclare Exchange closure on 17 September at Ballyclare Town Hall.

Learn more, and please share with older family members, friends, and neighbours who may affected by the exchange closure: www.bt.com/digitalvoice
event poster with graphic of a phone and the BT logo "Digital voice is coming to Ballyclare. Come and speak to us about our new home phone service, Digital Voice. BT’s Ballyclare exchange is closing in Autumn 2025 and all customers in the area that still use their home phone must move to a Digital service as soon as possible to not risk losing their landline. We’ll be visiting the Ballyclare area in September, where members of our team will be on hand to tell you what Digital Voice is, why the change is necessary, what it means for you and help you to start your journey to a digital service. You don’t have to pre-book, just turn up. We’re holding a drop-in session on: 17th September 2025 between 11:00-13:00 Ballyclare Town Hall, The Square, Ballyclare BT39 9BB For more information, visit www.bt.com.digitalvoice"
August 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Do you own a nursing or residential home? Have you checked if you’re eligible for Residential Homes Rate Relief?

If eligible, you may have no rate bill to pay. Check for more info and apply here: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/residential-homes-rate-relief
Residential Homes Rate Relief. To qualify for this rate relief all or part of your property must be used wholly or mainly for at least one of the specific purposes listed online. Please visit the website for further details on how to apply.
August 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Save £40, plus prices locked until 2027 – hurry, offer must end 1st September!

Remain independent with an Age NI Personal Alarm and get help in any emergency at the press of a button. Independence when it's wanted, help when it's needed. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/449sfDz

* Terms and Conditions apply.
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August 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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It was a fantastic turnout for the 2025 innocent Big Knit, we received 38,448 hats which raises over £11,500 to support older people across Northern Ireland!

Huge thanks to everyone who sent in their crafted creations, including some amazing community groups.
July 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM