New Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland appointed
24 March, 2016
Eddie Lynch has been appointed as Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland.
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Commissioner's office hails North Down & Ards U3A artist
29 February, 2016Evelyn Hoy, Chief Executive, The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland (COPNI) congratulated Bangor artist Hilary Robinson and …
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COPNI response to Minister’s announcement of £1.6m support package for care sector
01 February, 2016Responding to the Health Minister's announcement of a £1.6m support package for the independent care sector, Chief Executive of the Commissi…
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Evelyn Hoy, Chief Executive, Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland “TV is the main source of company for many older people. It is vital it remains accessible to all.”
25 January, 2016Responding to the news that the BBC may ask over-75s to give up their free TV licence or make a voluntary contribution to it, Evelyn Hoy, Ch…
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COPNI Christmas Card 2015
22 December, 2015Winning design: (Older penguin looking after the young) Hilary Robinson, North Down & Ards U3A
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Evelyn Hoy, Chief Executive: ‘HSC Trusts will have to work hard to make sure residents are given suitable alternative choices’
25 November, 2015Evelyn Hoy, Chief Executive of The Commissioner for Older People, has said that it is disappointing that seven Four Seasons care homes are c…
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Statement on crime against older people
09 November, 2015In relation to police figures detailing 700 incidents of crime involving violence against older people last year, Evelyn Hoy, Chief Executiv…
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Commissioner for Older People: “Older people need more and better care at home”
29 October, 2015The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, Claire Keatinge has issued advice to the Minister for Health, Social Services and Pu…