Linsey Farrell

Proud mummy to 3 little people. Public servant in Department for Communities. People and Communities; Travel; all things Jane Austen; Shoes. Personal account

[Linsey Farrell @LinseyFarrell]

What a privilege to attend the Veterans’ Awards recognising the enormous contribution of many across the veterans community

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

Veterans - Communities Minister @GordonLyons1 has a message for you…

The Veterans Support Line NI is here to support you and your family in getting the advice and services you are entitled to.

📞 Call: 0800 158 5556
💬 Text: ADVICE to 07860 042576

#DFC #Delivering #Veterans

@NIDirect

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

No limits to what can be achieved by our veterans competing in the 2027 @WeAreInvictus Games in Birmingham. 💪

Need support or guidance?

Contact Minister @GordonLyons1’s Veterans Support Line NI to get the support and advice you are entitled to.

📞 Call: 0800 158 5556
💬 Text: ADVICE to 07860 042576

#DFC #Delivering #Veterans

@NIVeteransComm
@NIDirect

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

It’s officially #BookWeekNI 2026! 📚

Why not head to your local library, pick up a new read and discover the joy of books today. 📖

#DFC #Delivering

@GordonLyons1
@BBCNIreland
@LibrariesNI

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

No limits to Veterans Support Line NI. 🎖️

Minister @GordonLyons1 was a guest on the @NIVeteransComm’s podcast talking all things to support our veterans.

📞 Call: 0800 158 5556
💬 Text: ADVICE to 07860 042576

#DFC #Delivering #Veterans

@NIDirect

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

Veterans. We are here to help you. 🤝

Minister @GordonLyons1’s Veterans Support Line NI is a free telephone and text service that identifies potential eligibility for benefits, support and services for the Veterans community.

We know reaching out can feel daunting, so we’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions about how the new service works and what support is available.

#DFC #Delivering #Veterans

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

Minister @GordonLyons1’s Veterans Support Line NI is a free and confidential service that provides support to our veterans and their families. 🫡

📞 Call: 0800 158 5556
💬 Text: ADVICE to 07860 042576

Watch the full @NIVeteransComm’s podcast:

https://t.co/ZTYPNHq1g2

#DFC #Delivering #Veterans

@NIDirect

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

Practical action delivered for our veterans. 🎖️

Minister @GordonLyons1’s Veterans Support Line NI is a free and confidential service that provides support to our veterans and their families. 🫡

📞 Call: 0800 158 5556
💬 Text: ADVICE to 07860 042576

#DFC #Delivering #Veterans

@NIVeteransComm
@NIDirect
@WeAreInvictus

[Linsey Farrell @LinseyFarrell]

🙌🙌🙌

[Tennis TV @TennisTV]

OUT OF THIS WORLD 🌎

How do you do it @carlosalcaraz

#japanopentennis

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

Minister @GordonLyons1 pledges continued support for veterans as he attends Invictus event. 🤝

At the Road to Invictus event in Lisburn, the Minister joined veterans and their families to mark the participation of members of the armed forces in the Invictus Games. 💪

Find out more by following the link in the comments below. 👇

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

September: A month of making a difference, delivering and getting things done. ✅

#DFC #Delivering #DFCDownload

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

Public Libraries Consultation launched! 📚

Minister @GordonLyons1 is asking for your views to help shape the next decade of policy for our public libraries.

The consultation is open now and runs until 25 November 2026.

Find out more in the comments below. 👇

#DfC #Delivery #Libraries

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

Minister @GordonLyons1’s Veterans Support Line NI helps our veterans access the services and benefits they are entitled to. 

Watch the Minister test his boccia skills with veterans at @HelpForHeroes’ Community Sport Series. 👇

📞 Call: 0800 158 5556
💬 Text: ADVICE to 07860 042576

#DFC #Delivering #Veterans

@NIVeteransComm
@NIDirect

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

Good news for oil consumers in Northern Ireland! 👀

The Home Heating Oil Support Scheme will deliver a £100 digital pre-paid card up to 340,000 eligible households across Northern Ireland. ✅

Check your eligibility today:

https://t.co/x8NEYE10rU

#DFC #Delivering #HomeHeatingOil

@GordonLyons1, @NIDirect, @NIHECommunity, @AdviceNI, @ConsumerCouncil

[Linsey Farrell @LinseyFarrell]

This was a fantastic event at the weekend highlighting the power of sport in bringing together veterans and their families

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

Minister @GordonLyons1 meets veterans taking part in @HelpForHeroes sports event! 🎖️

The Community Sport Series event brought together veterans and their families to participate in accessible sporting activities designed to support health and wellbeing after active service.

👀 During the visit, the Minister joined in a game of boccia, a Paralympic sport originally designed for athletes with high support needs:

https://t.co/h1utxo01kI

#DfC #Delivering #Veterans

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

Sports clubs are at the heart of our communities. ❤️

This is proven by the success of crowdfunding through Minister @GordonLyons1's Olympic Legacy Fund.

A further £2 million has been invested into the programme this year - join @_SportNI’s webinar to learn how your club can apply:

https://t.co/NIn3pZHWMO

#DFC #Delivering #OlympicLegacyFund

@LarneRFC

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

Over £1.3 million invested in Rathlin Island! 🏡

🔑 10 new homes
🏘️ First social housing development on Rathlin in over a decade
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Providing people the opportunity to create a home and build their future

Minister @GordonLyons1 is delivering innovative housing solutions across Northern Ireland. This funding into Rural Housing Association’s new development proves that more investment and action lead to homes where they are needed most.

That’s real delivery for our communities. ✅

#DFC #Delivering #SocialHousing

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

Minister @GordonLyons1 is delivering dedicated support for our veterans:

📞 Veterans Support Line NI - 0800 158 5556
🏠 Housing & homelessness priority support
☎️ Make the Call
💷 War Pensions excluded from Affordable Warmth limits
🗣️ Specialist training for Jobs & Benefits staff

That’s getting things done. ✅

#DFC #Delivering #Veterans

@NIVeteransComm
@NIDirect

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

Do you have an interest in public service and are looking to use your experience to help shape the future of National Museums NI, one of Northern Ireland’s most important cultural institutions? 🏛️
️
The Department is seeking applications for new Members to join the Board of @NatMuseumsNI.

⏰ Apply today before the deadline at 12pm on Monday 12 October 2026:

https://t.co/dDfMrFU1Ie

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

🏘️ A new Homelessness Commission for Northern Ireland.

Minister @GordonLyons1 has committed to delivering a fundamental system change in how homelessness is addressed in Northern Ireland.

He joined a @HousingRightsNI event in Parliament Buildings to set out his vision.

👇 Read the Minister's full speech:

https://t.co/qQiqX7UxfI

#DFC #Delivering #Housing