Commissioner welcomes rolling programme of Universal Testing in Care Homes
18 May, 2020
The Commissioner welcomes the Health Minister’s announcement that testing will be rolled-out to all residents and staff in care homes.
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Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, Eddie Lynch appointed for a second term
07 May, 2020The First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have confirmed that Eddie Lynch will continue his role as Commis…
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Article by Eddie Lynch, Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland and Les Allamby, Chief Commissioner, Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
06 May, 2020It is clear that older people bear the brunt of the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic both locally and across the world. The fatality rate …
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Nisra release their weekly figures: A statement from the Commissioner
01 May, 2020“The latest figures from NISRA serve as another grim reminder of the devastating impact that Coronavirus is having across our society. Sadly…
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Commissioner calls for universal testing of care homes
23 April, 2020The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, Eddie Lynch, today called for all residents and staff of care homes throughout North…
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New figures released by NISRA regarding Covid-19 related deaths: Statement from the Commissioner
17 April, 2020“I welcome today’s publication by NISRA of the total number of Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland and the fact that they are reflec…
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Protecting the rights of older people: Commissioner’s joint statement on older people being pressurised to sign Do Not Attempt CPR forms
06 April, 2020We are seeing shocking examples (1) where blanket decisions seem to be being made about the care and treatment options that will be availabl…
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Age NI and the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland are reaching out to the over 60s with their ‘Check in and chat’ service.
02 April, 2020Age NI, with the support of the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, is offering a ‘Check in and chat’ telephone service for …