The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland

The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland The Commissioner is an independent champion for older people in Northern Ireland

Last week the Commissioner visited the Lisburn City Library to take part in some filming. It was a impressive location t...
17/08/2026

Last week the Commissioner visited the Lisburn City Library to take part in some filming. It was a impressive location to spend an afternoon.
You can find out more about why she was there next month!

It's been a year since the Commissioner launched her report calling for urgent action to support Northern Ireland’s agei...
07/08/2026

It's been a year since the Commissioner launched her report calling for urgent action to support Northern Ireland’s ageing population.

The report 'Advancing Age Friendly Practice in Northern Ireland' highlights the community work already supporting older people and how important these groups are.

“It’s not just about growing old, it’s about growing well. The age sector isn’t a ‘nice to have’ it’s an essential partner in meeting the needs of our ageing society.”

Read the report here:
https://copni.org/assets/general/resources/Advancing-Age-Friendly-Practice-in-Northern-Ireland.-Supporting-collaboration-impact-and-sustainability-of-age-sector-organisations.pdf

Today the Commissioner went along to the Ardcomm lunch club, where she met with the club members - and the dedicated sta...
30/07/2026

Today the Commissioner went along to the Ardcomm lunch club, where she met with the club members - and the dedicated staff who also run the Good Morning West Belfast phone service.
It was a fun and insightful visit - and Siobhan was also able to fit in a quick game of Boccia!

Many older people are missing out on the financial support they're entitled to - sometimes simply because they don't kno...
24/07/2026

Many older people are missing out on the financial support they're entitled to - sometimes simply because they don't know that it's available or because they haven't claimed it.

The below report from Independent Age highlights how increasing take-up of financial support could lift around 280,000 older people out of poverty - while also reducing pressure on health and social care services.

It’s always well worth checking what support may be available.

https://www.independentage.org/policy-and-research/research-reports/TheOnlyWayIsUp

A reminder that the Northern Ireland Assembly has announced that the Older People’s Parliament will take place in Parlia...
20/07/2026

A reminder that the Northern Ireland Assembly has announced that the Older People’s Parliament will take place in Parliament Buildings on Thursday 15 October 2026.

This is a great opportunity for you to share your opinions and experiences on what impacts the lives of older people directly with decision makers.

Help decide the issues that will be raised and discussed during the Parliament by sharing your views on the below survey:
https://consult.nia-yourassembly.org.uk/engagement/older-peoples-parliament/
Telephone surveys are available on 028 9052 1761 or 028 9052 1440. Phone lines will be open 10am to 2pm - Monday to Friday.
This survey closes on Friday (24 July 2026)

We know the internet is a great resource for older people in terms of connectivity and accessing services and informatio...
15/07/2026

We know the internet is a great resource for older people in terms of connectivity and accessing services and information. However, there are a lot of ways cyber criminals can catch us out - so we need to have our guard up.

You can report fraud and scams 24/7 at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/or by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency.

You can also report to Action Fraud via www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.

More information can be found on the ScamwiseNI website here www.nidirect.gov.uk/scamwiseni

The office for the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland will be closed on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 July. W...
10/07/2026

The office for the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland will be closed on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 July.

We will reopen as normal on Wednesday 15 July.

The Commissioner met yesterday with Mike Farrar, the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Health NI. She highlighted...
10/07/2026

The Commissioner met yesterday with Mike Farrar, the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Health NI.

She highlighted concerns regarding the current Continuing Health Care policy - which takes a very narrow view of healthcare needs, meaning that very few older people in Northern Ireland are likely to qualify for Continuing Health Care, even if they have complex medical conditions.

The Commissioner also addressed variation and gaps in domiciliary care service across Northern Ireland. It was a constructive discussion - with actions agreed on how to progress improvements to support older people.

It's hot out there, so please take extra care to stay cool – stay in the shade, keep properly hydrated and make sure tha...
10/07/2026

It's hot out there, so please take extra care to stay cool – stay in the shade, keep properly hydrated and make sure that rooms are well ventilated.

Look out for each other during the hot weather, follow the below tips – and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts!

This week the Commissioner and her team were delighted to meet with members of Age Action. It was a wonderful opportunit...
08/07/2026

This week the Commissioner and her team were delighted to meet with members of Age Action. It was a wonderful opportunity to hear about the great work that they carry out and share ideas between the two organisations.

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BT27DP

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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