Commissioner attends Coleraine Spring Wellbeing event
01 June, 2022
The Commissioner attended an event today linking older adults to services and activities within their local community.
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Statement on behalf of the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland re High Court ruling unlawfulness of discharge of COVID patients to care homes
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Commissioner for Older People supports launch of Intergenerational Week 2022.
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Statement on behalf of the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland: Commissioner for Older People granted leave to challenge the Department of Health’s continuing healthcare policy in Northern Ireland:
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A unified call for support for older people in Ukraine
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Welcome news: NI Executive agree to provide £200 one off energy payment
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A united message from key older people's organisations from across the UK
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