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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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National Energy Action NI @neanireland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
As chair of the Fuel Poverty Coalition NI, NEA NI is pleased to share the Fuel Poverty Coalition NI’s response to the Department for Communities consultation on the Warm Healthy Homes Fund.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Age NI provides a range of vital services to help reduce loneliness, keep people connected, and improve the quality of life for older people across Northern Ireland. This would not be possible without you. Your support means we can continue to be there for those who need us: www.ageni.org/summer26
blue background with Age NI logo in top left corner and pink "DONATE NOW" button in bottom right. White text "Last year, Age NI...
Directly supported 4157 older people
Made 8773 friendship calls
Identified £1020206 in unclaimed benefits
Answered 9071 advice line calls" with themed icons as bullet points
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
For anyone who needs support ⬇ @nidirect.gov.uk have a dedicated page for info on reporting hate crimes, accessing housing assistance, financial support, victim services, transport updates, schools and exams and other advice for those impacted over the last few days: www.nidirect.gov.uk/advice-help
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Help and advice for anyone affected by the recent disorder
There is help and advice available following the recent public disorder. This includes information about housing, how to report a crime, schools, benefits and financial support.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Check in and Chat volunteer Una shared: "It's a pleasure to volunteer with Age NI, knowing that I can provide a safe friendly conversation for someone every week. It's so important that we all grow older together supporting each other." www.ageni.org/volunteer #VolunteersWeek
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Volunteering | Get involved | Age NI
Volunteer with Age NI to help support our vital work and make a difference in the lives of older people in your community.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
We are so grateful to have fantastic volunteers across all of our services, like Angela at Anna House Day Centre who made a beautiful (and delicious!) pavlova for the service users.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
It's Volunteers' Week, and we want to say a huge thank you to the over 300 volunteers who give their time, care, and support to improve the lives of older people across Northern Ireland.
Age NI logo in top corner, white text over blue curve "Thank you to our amazing volunteers" and photo of two women standing in a day centre kitchen holding a homemade pavlova
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Age NI representatives were honoured to be among the many mourners who attended the funeral to remember and celebrate the life of Margaret. If you or someone you know needs advice or support, call the Age NI advice line 0808 808 7575 or visit our website www.ageni.org www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Lisburn: Mourners gather to remember elderly woman who passed without next of kin
The service was arranged after an appeal to find Margaret's family members was unsuccessful.
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The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland @cop-ni.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Yesterday the Commissioner was pleased to host members of the @age-ni.bsky.social Consultative Forum to update them on her Corporate Plan. In-depth conversations – and delicious scones were the order of the day.
The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland with members of the Age NI Consultative Forum.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
There are fantastic events happening across Northern Ireland with groups like @wrda-team.bsky.social , learn more and get involved here: www.wrda.net/blog/upcomin...
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Upcoming Events — Womens Resource and Development Agency
Mas Deserve More! Event for International Women’s Day The Mas Deserve more event will highlight the lack of service provision for mothers with perinatal mental health problems as a gendered women’s…
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
8 March is International Women's Day, and this year's theme Give To Gain encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration, a giving of everything from time and knowledge to advocacy and donations to help bring about gender equality.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
New year, new you, new opportunities to get involved with Age NI 🎆 At Age NI, we want to make Northern Ireland a great place to grow older. Join us this January to help make your community somewhere that older people are supported and connected. Get involved today: www.ageni.org/volunteer
photo of an older woman and a younger women outside wearing rain jackets laughing. white text on blue background: "New year, new opportunities". Age NI logo in bottom left corner.photo of an older woman sitting at a table in a sunny room working on a puzzle. white text on blue background: "Volunteer with Age NI! Make a weekly friendship call. Help our at your local day centre or retail shop. Connect with an older person in your community, one-on-one or in a support group." Age NI logo in bottom left corner.photo of girl handing a box of donations to a woman working in a charity shop. blue highlight at bottom with white text: "Get involved today: www.ageni.org/volunteer". Age NI logo in bottom left corner.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
From all of us at Age NI, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year 💚 Please note that our office is closed from the end of today, Wednesday 24 December, until Friday 2 January. You can find information and advice on our website: www.ageni.org
Age NI logo and festive garland graphic over green background, white text "From all of us at Age NI, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!"
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Make twice the impact when you support us this holiday season by donating during the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge until 9 December: www.ageni.org/get-involved...
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Big Give | Events | Fundraise | Age NI
Double your donation to Age NI this Christmas when you donate online during the Big Give Christmas Challenge.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Did you know that two thirds of older people in Northern Ireland often feel invisible or overlooked ❓ No one should have no one, especially at Christmas. At Age NI, we're turning isolation and loneliness into comfort and connection for older people.
Green background with Age NI logo, white text with plum highlights "2 in 3 older people in Northern Ireland often feel invisible or overlooked."Green background with Age NI logo, white text with plum highlights "1 in 4 older people will often go a day or more without speaking to another person, even at Christmas."
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Download our festive fundraiser pack with recipes, quiz ideas, and more: ageni.org/festivefundraisers You can make double the impact with your festive fundraising if you donate to Age NI online during the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge 2-9 December! Learn more: ageni.org/biggive
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Festive fundraisers | Events | Age NI
Fundraise for Age NI to give the gift of friendship to older people who may feel lonely or isolated this festive season.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
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.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
This paints a grim picture of the extent of #FuelPoverty in NI. All generations should have access to warm and healthy homes. Learn more from @neanireland.bsky.social
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
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"
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Especially in the lead up to the busy Christmas period, we want to make sure older people feel confident to access online services. Read more: www.ageni.org/news/fightin... #ScamAwareness
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Fighting fraud: Power NI joins forces with Age NI | News | Age NI
Age NI and Power NI have come together to launch a new social media campaign that is designed to raise awareness of scams – and help older people stay safe when online.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
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
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
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
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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.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
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
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"Now hiring! Connect North Link Worker.
-Antrim & Newtownabbey council area"
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
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
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Learn more and get involved: www.ageni.org/positiveageingmonth #PositiveAgeingMonth
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Positive Ageing Month | Age NI
October is Positive Ageing Month, and Age NI is delighted to support the events and activities happening across Northern Ireland.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
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
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
We will be promoting all the fantastic events happening across Northern Ireland so make sure you're following Age NI on all social media platforms. And subscribe to our Signpost Express newsletter for a deep dive into the age sector: www.ageni.org/signpostexpress
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Signpost Express
Signpost Express is an e-bulletin produced by the Age NI Age Sector Development Team.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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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purple text on white curve at bottom "Subscribe to Signpost Express for Positive Ageing Month news!" email icon: ageni.org/signpostexpress
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Last year Age NI helped identify £1.4 million in unclaimed benefits, and you or a loved one could be missing out. Get a free benefits check on our website, or call our free advice line for support from our advice team: 💻 www.ageni.org/benefits 📞 0808 808 7575
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Claiming benefits | Age NI
Information and advice on claiming benefits and entitlements, including pension credit, attendance allowance, council tax benefit and carers allowance.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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"
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
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 doubleAge 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
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
A personal alarm which works in the home and garden can provide peace of mind for older people and their families, learn more and find the right one for you here: www.ageni.org/personalalarms
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Northern Ireland Personal Alarms | Independent Living Products | Age NI
Age NI Personal Alarms support older adults in Northern Ireland to live independently and safely. Find out more about personal alarms in Northern Ireland.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
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... 🍂
older woman walking arm in arm with a younger woman wearing coats and scarves with autumnal trees behind
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
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."
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Contact Age NI today to check you are receiving all the financial support available to you:📞 0808 808 7575, Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm💻 www.ageni.org/benefits Huge thanks to all who joined us in Lisnaskea, read more: www.ageni.org/news/older-p...
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
"...It’s crucial that older people make sure they are claiming all the additional financial support they may be entitled to. The extra money from successfully claiming Pension Credit makes a big difference to finances and quality of life." -Linda Robinson, CEO of Age NI
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Claiming benefits | Age NI
Information and advice on claiming benefits and entitlements, including pension credit, attendance allowance, council tax benefit and carers allowance.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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 boardAge 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 boardAge 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 boardAge 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
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Help us bring lifechanging advice to twice as many older people this year. By setting up a monthly gift to Age NI before 28 September, your donation will be doubled by the Big Give Regular Giving Campaign for the next three months! Learn more and double your impact today: www.ageni.org/double
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Support Age NI monthly | Donate | Age NI
Set up a monthly gift to Age NI between 1 September and 28 September and your donation will be doubled by the Big Give Regular Giving Campaign! Make double the impact today.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
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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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
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
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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"
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
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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RNIB NI @rnibni.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
#Ballyclare
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
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
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
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
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"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"
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Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · 07/08/2025
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.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
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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Orange and white graphic in corner "£40 off set-up prices locked until 2027. Offer must end 1st September 2025. Last chance to save."
Age NI logo in bottom corner, Age NI personal alarms with free wellbeing calls"
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
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.
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Age NI @age-ni.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
The My Hospital Journey survey closes tomorrow! We want to hear from anyone aged 65 and over who has had an unplanned stay in hospital in the past 12 months. Learn more and share your experience: www.ageni.org/myhospitaljourney
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