Age NI

Age NI is the leading charity for older people in Northern Ireland.
Let's change how we age.
📞Advice line: 0808 808 7575

[Age NI @Age_NI]

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[Age NI @Age_NI]

Age NI's free advice line is here to help make sure you are accessing the support and resources you need.

☎️ 0808 808 7575 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Or visit 💻 https://t.co/F0mjmIHgPo

[Age NI @Age_NI]

Age NI is disappointed to see that the percentage of pensioners living in relative poverty has remained at 12% for another year.

It is also concerning that the number of pensioners in absolute poverty has risen from 7% to 9%.

This is a reminder of the urgency required from the Department for Communities to publish the #AntiPovertyStrategyNow

[NISRA @NISRA]

Latest estimates show approx 331,000 people in NI are living in relative poverty and 291,000 in absolute poverty.

23% of children are living in relative poverty. These figures are before housing costs.

NI Poverty and Income Inequality Report for 2023/24:
https://t.co/oTG14axqEv

[VIEWdigital @VIEWdigital]

Broadcast interview workshop for delegates from @Age_NI Consultative Forum team - https://t.co/VHrEJ3672K - @Chris_McClem @mandy_mcauley

[Connect North: Your Pathway to Wellbeing @ConnectNorthSP]

Meet Melanie your Connect North Link Worker (Antrim and Newtownabbey) Melanie will be at the HUG A MUG Connected Chatty Cafe, in Antrim Castle Mall on a Wednesday from 10am to 12 midday.
https://t.co/qu1H6oYbLJ #ConnectNorth #ChattyCafe
@NHSCTrust
@Age_NI
https://t.co/F64WKNVcAn

[Age NI Policy & Engagement @agenipolicy]

Public consultation on Age Discrimination Bill launched by @ClaireSugden today! A great opportunity to get involved and say what you think a new law should look like: https://t.co/3hyhiidWD9
Contact Claire for a hard copy
028 7032 7294 [email protected]

[COPNI @COPNI]

💷 £100 Fuel Support Payment📢
From today, eligible NI pensioner households will automatically receive this one-off payment directly into your bank from @CommunitiesNI.
NO application needed!
⚠️Beware of scams—DFC will never ask for your bank details via text, email, or call.

[Age NI @Age_NI]

Researchers from @QMUL are looking for people aged 55-79 with acid reflux/heartburn to take part in a telephone interview study about your experiences of reflux and the potential risks of reflux. The interview takes 30-60 minutes and you will get a £25 voucher for taking part!

For more info and to sign up visit 🔗 https://t.co/ViPwTpQM5H or email 📩 [email protected]

[Volunteer Now @VolunteerNow1]

If you are aged 55+, join us for a Volunteer Fair on Tuesday 25 March. It will be an afternoon of information, volunteering, music, dancing, refreshments & much more!

No need to book, just turn up at 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast from 12.30pm. See you there 👋

[Age NI @Age_NI]

Did you know that we're on Bluesky? Follow us for more news and updates from Age NI.

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[Northern Trust @NHSCTrust]

NEWS: On #SocialPrescribingDay we are delighted to announce that Connect North has reached its 2000th referral 🙌

Read more about this incredible milestone https://t.co/a9TsSvuvxb

#FocusOnNORTH

[Southern Trust @SouthernHSCT]

We have teamed up with @Age_NI to encourage patients in Loane House at South Tyrone Hospital to move more.
The ‘Move More Live More’ programme aims to support people to live well for longer, with a focus on staying strong, agile and preventing falls.
https://t.co/qSbT7EdmuX

[Age NI @Age_NI]

Listen to Age NI Head of Policy and Engagement, Dr Kelly Turtle discuss our ageing population as latest figures from NISRA say there will be more pensioners than schoolchildren in Northern Ireland by 2030.
The clip begins at 1:52:43
https://t.co/OfYJ3YpCLn

[Age NI @Age_NI]

Department for Communities announces that payments for the £100 fuel support payment for pensioners will take place from Friday 21 March.
Find out more:
https://t.co/ABQX3raFvt

[Age NI @Age_NI]

By taking part in Age NI's age friendly training, organisations like Allstate NI are supporting their employees adapt and thrive.

Learn more about our age friendly training offerings and get in touch with our team here: https://t.co/ofZ54aLnC1

#agefriendlytraining #ageinclusive

[Colm Gildernew MLA @GildernewColm]

Today in the Assembly, I called on #Communities Minister to address concerns the anti-poverty strategy has been watered down and urged him to meet the March 31st deadline with a bold, co-designed plan that truly tackles #poverty

#antipoverty #CoDesign

[Age NI @Age_NI]

Age NI believes every older person should be included and valued. We’re working across NI to change the way we age 💙

Join our team! We're now hiring for a Director of Marketing and Income Generation.

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/Ij1kQ3mzo4

#hiring #jobfairy #workwithus

[Age NI @Age_NI]

Today is #InternationalWomensDay and this year's theme is 'For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.'

@agewithoutlimit have curated a gallery in their free image library to showcase realistic and diverse images of older women, check it out here: https://t.co/kgxq7Ur4oX

There are a ton of events happening across Northern Ireland this weekend, including the International Women’s Day march and rally in Belfast @ReclaimAgenda today: https://t.co/5hrTA6RnPV

@InspireWBGroup have highlighted some resources for women of all ages to look after their health and wellbeing, learn more here: https://t.co/RVtNCayG1E

[Fermanagh & Omagh District Council @fermanaghomagh]

We are delighted to be hosing our #InternationalWomansDay event today. We have incredible speakers who are making waves and changing the game, it promises to be a great day.

#FODC

[NI Executive @niexecutive]

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have announced the appointment of Siobhan Casey as the new Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland.

Read more – https://t.co/JZdmEOLSYu