The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland
@cop-ni.bsky.social
The Commissioner is an independent champion for older people in Northern Ireland.
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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/article...
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/article...
November 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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/article...
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/article...
Are you entitled to financial support?
Many pensioners are entitled to Pension Credit but don't claim it.
@communitiesni.bsky.social
has launched a campaign to help with uptake.
Apply here:
nidirect.gov.uk/information-...
Call 0808 1006165 or visit gov.uk/pension-cred... to check eligibility.
Many pensioners are entitled to Pension Credit but don't claim it.
@communitiesni.bsky.social
has launched a campaign to help with uptake.
Apply here:
nidirect.gov.uk/information-...
Call 0808 1006165 or visit gov.uk/pension-cred... to check eligibility.
October 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Are you entitled to financial support?
Many pensioners are entitled to Pension Credit but don't claim it.
@communitiesni.bsky.social
has launched a campaign to help with uptake.
Apply here:
nidirect.gov.uk/information-...
Call 0808 1006165 or visit gov.uk/pension-cred... to check eligibility.
Many pensioners are entitled to Pension Credit but don't claim it.
@communitiesni.bsky.social
has launched a campaign to help with uptake.
Apply here:
nidirect.gov.uk/information-...
Call 0808 1006165 or visit gov.uk/pension-cred... to check eligibility.
Happy International Day of Older People!
We’re delighted to share this video from the Commissioner to mark the start of Positive Ageing Month. We'll share stories from older people & show the varied lives they have & how they continue to thrive in later life. #PositiveAgeingMonth
We’re delighted to share this video from the Commissioner to mark the start of Positive Ageing Month. We'll share stories from older people & show the varied lives they have & how they continue to thrive in later life. #PositiveAgeingMonth
October 1, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Happy International Day of Older People!
We’re delighted to share this video from the Commissioner to mark the start of Positive Ageing Month. We'll share stories from older people & show the varied lives they have & how they continue to thrive in later life. #PositiveAgeingMonth
We’re delighted to share this video from the Commissioner to mark the start of Positive Ageing Month. We'll share stories from older people & show the varied lives they have & how they continue to thrive in later life. #PositiveAgeingMonth
The Commissioner has responded to a consultation on the Executive’s new anti-poverty strategy, stating that it "pays little to no attention to specific aspects older people’s poverty." Read the full consultation here:
copni.org/assets/gener...
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September 8, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The Commissioner has responded to a consultation on the Executive’s new anti-poverty strategy, stating that it "pays little to no attention to specific aspects older people’s poverty." Read the full consultation here:
copni.org/assets/gener...
copni.org/assets/gener...
Older people can enjoy the sunshine safely by keeping cool and staying hydrated.
Look out for one another during the hot weather and follow the below tips.
Look out for one another during the hot weather and follow the below tips.
August 13, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Older people can enjoy the sunshine safely by keeping cool and staying hydrated.
Look out for one another during the hot weather and follow the below tips.
Look out for one another during the hot weather and follow the below tips.
We’ve launched a report calling for urgent action to support Northern Ireland’s ageing population. It highlights community work supporting older people & how important these groups are.
'It’s not just about growing old, it’s about growing well.'
Read more: copni.org/news/article...
'It’s not just about growing old, it’s about growing well.'
Read more: copni.org/news/article...
Commissioner for Older People says vital age sector organisations need Government backing to survive | Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland
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July 30, 2025 at 10:21 AM
We’ve launched a report calling for urgent action to support Northern Ireland’s ageing population. It highlights community work supporting older people & how important these groups are.
'It’s not just about growing old, it’s about growing well.'
Read more: copni.org/news/article...
'It’s not just about growing old, it’s about growing well.'
Read more: copni.org/news/article...
The Commissioner recently met with Gordon Lyons, the Minister for Communities to discuss how they can work together to improve the lives of older people in Northern Ireland.
July 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The Commissioner recently met with Gordon Lyons, the Minister for Communities to discuss how they can work together to improve the lives of older people in Northern Ireland.
Older people of Northern Ireland - have your say!
The Commissioner is developing her priorities for her Corporate Plan.
This will set out key areas of work & issues to focus on for the next 4 years. This is your chance to tell us what matters to YOU.
surveymonkey.com/r/COPNI
The Commissioner is developing her priorities for her Corporate Plan.
This will set out key areas of work & issues to focus on for the next 4 years. This is your chance to tell us what matters to YOU.
surveymonkey.com/r/COPNI
June 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Older people of Northern Ireland - have your say!
The Commissioner is developing her priorities for her Corporate Plan.
This will set out key areas of work & issues to focus on for the next 4 years. This is your chance to tell us what matters to YOU.
surveymonkey.com/r/COPNI
The Commissioner is developing her priorities for her Corporate Plan.
This will set out key areas of work & issues to focus on for the next 4 years. This is your chance to tell us what matters to YOU.
surveymonkey.com/r/COPNI
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We were delighted to be joined by so many current and former members of the All Party Group to mark this important milestone. @clairesugden.bsky.social @cop-ni.bsky.social @kelmba.bsky.social @scdicksonmla.bsky.social
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10 anniversary of the APG on Ageing and Older People | News | Age NI
The All Party Group on Ageing and Older People celebrated it’s 10th birthday at it’s most recent meeting in Parliament Buildings.
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May 16, 2025 at 11:53 AM
We were delighted to be joined by so many current and former members of the All Party Group to mark this important milestone. @clairesugden.bsky.social @cop-ni.bsky.social @kelmba.bsky.social @scdicksonmla.bsky.social
Read more: www.ageni.org/news/10th-an...
Read more: www.ageni.org/news/10th-an...