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Reports & leaflets27'A different crime' 2023 Crime Report.pdfIntergenerational Week 2021A short guide to the work of COPNIThe Commissioner's view: A summary of the responses to Home TruthsHome Truths: One year updateCrime and Justice: The Experience of Older People in Northern IrelandImproving Access to Justice For Older Victims of Crime (K J Brown and F Gordon)Little Book of Big Scams 4th EditionCOPNI Corporate Plan 2016-2020Home Truths: A Report on the Commissioner's Investigation into Dunmurry Manor Care HomeHome Truths Summary Report: A Report on the Commissioner's Investigation into Dunmurry Manor Care HomeWho's calling? Levels of cold calls and scams of older people in Northern IrelandFinancial abuse of older people in Northern Ireland: The unsettling truthDomiciliary care in Northern Ireland - A report of the Commissioner's summitThe Commissioner's report: A summary of advice to Government 2011-2015Prepared to care? Modernising adult social care in Northern IrelandChanging the culture of care provision in Northern IrelandAppreciating age: Valuing the positive contributions made by older people in Northern IrelandAppreciating age briefing noteWorking longer in Northern Ireland: Valuing an ageing workforceWorking longer in Northern Ireland: Valuing an ageing workforce briefing noteSupporting older carers: Examining the reasons for the low level of uptake of carers assessments by older carers in Northern IrelandSupporting older carers briefing documentProtecting our older people in Northern Ireland: A call for adult safeguarding legislationProtecting our older people in Northern Ireland: A call for adult safeguarding legislation briefing noteAn analysis of the clearance rates for crime against older people in Northern Ireland - 2007/08 to 2012/13COPNI corporate plan 2013-2015: Hope, confidence, certainty
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Dunmurry Manor Home Truths investigation9The Commissioner's view: A summary of the responses to Home TruthsAnnex A - Department of Health responseAnnex B - Response from BHSCT, NHSCT, SEHSCT AND SHSCT TO DOHAnnex C - Response from RQIA to DOHRedacted Runwood Homes responseCOPNI's register of recommendations 2018HSC composite responseCOPNI's register of recommendations 2019Home Truths One Year on Update.pdf
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Consultation responses50July 2023- DOH EIA Budget Consultation Response.pdfJuly 2023- DfI Concessionary Fares Consultation Response.pdfJune 2023-DfI EQIA Budget Consultation COPNI Response.pdfJune 2023- DfC EQIA Budget Consultation COPNI Response.pdfNovember 2022 NIE Network’s (NIEN) RP7 Price Control for 2025-2031 Consultation Response.pdfOctober 2022 Digital Strategy, HSC Northern Ireland, 2022-2030 Consultation Response.pdfJuly 2022 Review of Urgent and Emergency Care in Northern Ireland Consultation Response .docxMay 2022 Utility Regulator (UREG) Proposed Approach to Best Practice Framework Programme Consultation Response.docxJune 2022-The Reform of Adult Social Care.pdfMarch 2022 Inconsiderate Pavement Parking Options PaperApril 2022-Supporting People Three Year Draft Strategic Plan and Covid 19 Recovery PlanApril 2022- UK Covid-19 Inquiry – Terms of Reference ConsultationMarch 2022 Improving the Effectiveness of Hate Crime Legislation in Northern IrelandMarch 2022 Equally Safe Strategy – A Strategy to tackle Violence Against Women and GirlsJanuary 2022 A Bolder Vision for Belfast Consultation ResponseFebruary 2022 New Housing Supply Strategy ConsultationMarch 2022 Advance Care Planning Policy for Adults in Northern IrelandMarch 2022 DAERA Audit of Inequalities 2021-2025 and Action Plan ConsultationMarch 2022 Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council Open Space Strategy ConsultationNovember 2021 Domiciliary Care Purchase Proposal Consultation ResponseNovember 2021 Active Ageing Strategy ConsultationAugust 2021 - Consultation response to Translink ‘Better Connected’ StrategyJuly 2021 - Consultation response to Department for Communities Housing Supply Strategy: Call for EvidenceMarch 2021 - Consultation response to Draft Budget Spending Proposals 2021-22March 2021 - Programme for GovernmentMarch 2021 - Draft Mental Health Strategy consultation responseMarch 2021 - Adult Protection Bill consultation responseFebruary 2021 - Northern Ireland Bill of Rights consultation responseFebruary 2021 - Consultation Response to Enhancing Legal Protections for Victims of Domestic AbuseSeptember 2020 - Response to consultation on Pension Schemes Bill 2020 Northern IrelandLetter to Party Leaders General Election December 2019.pdfAugust 2019 - Reshaping stroke care consultation response.pdfFebruary 2019 - TV licence consultation responseJuly 2018 - Consultation response to CMA's Helping Care Homes comply with their Consumer Law ObligationsJune 2018 - Consultation response to the Housing Executive's Draft Corporate Plan 2017/2018 - 2020/2021January 2018 - Briefing on Northern Ireland Budgetary Outlook 2018-2020December 2017 - Response to the Joint Consultation on Minibus Driving Licence Requirements and Section 10B Permits for Road Passenger Transport in Northern IrelandSeptember 2017 - Continuing Healthcare in Northern Ireland Introducing a fair and transparent systemApril 2017 - Department for Communities - Private Rented SectorFebruary 2017 - Department of Communities Department for Work and Pensions Pension ScamsJanuary 2017 - Public Health Agency Draft Corporate Plan 2017-2021January 2017 - Department of Health Reconfiguration of Health ServicesJanuary 2017 - Consumer Council Draft Forward Work ProgrammeJanuary 2017 - Evidence from COPNI on the Expert Advisory Panel on Adult Care & SupportDecember 2016 - Programme for Government 2016-2021July 2016 - Consultation on the Draft Programme for Government Framework 2016-2021July 2016 - Suggested New Outcome for the Programme for Government.November 2015 - Access To Justice Part II ReviewNovember 2015 - BBC Charter Review ConsultationSeptember 2015 - Strengthening the Incentive to Save A Consultation on Pensions Tax Relief
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E-Zines15Autumn Newsletter 2022.pdfWinter 2022 newsletterAutumn 2021 newsletterSummer newsletter 2021Spring newsletter 2021Winter newsletter 2020Autumn newsletter 2019Summer newsletter 2019Spring newsletter 2019Winter newsletter 2019Winter newsletter 2018Autumn newsletter 2016 - Financial abuseSummer newsletter 2016Winter newsletter 2015Spring newsletter 2015
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Technical documents and COPNI policies19Freedom of Information Policy - December 2022.pdf (1)Freedom of Information Procedure April 2022.pdfData Protection and Security Policy - December 2022.pdfGifts and Hospitality Policy - December 2022.pdfCOPNI Coporate Plan 2022-2024.pdfFOI Publication Scheme May 2022Commissioner for Older People Act (Northern Ireland) 2011COPNI Equality SchemeCOPNI Disability Action Plan - 2017-2020Perceptive Insight report: Financial abuse of older people in Northern IrelandAge NI report: Adult social care in Northern Ireland - Engagement with older peopleReview of legislation and policy guidance relating to adult social care in Northern Ireland by QUB and international teamAppreciating age technical reportHansard report: NI Assembly motion on Adult Safeguarding legislationHansard report: NI Assembly motion on appreciating ageSigned Annual Progress Report 2016 -2017COPNI social media policy (website version)Website Policy March 2019
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Governance77COPNI Business Plan 2022-23.pdfApproved ARAC Minutes 07.03.22.pdfCOPNI 2021-2022 Annual Report and Financial Statements - Laying before Assembly.pdfCOPNI Annual Report 2019 - 2020COPNI Annual Report 2018 - 2019COPNI Management Statement & Financial Memorandum October 2018COPNI Annual Report 2017-2018COPNI Annual Report 2016-2017COPNI Annual report 2015-2016COPNI Annual Report 2014-2015COPNI Annual report 2013-2014COPNI Annual report 2012-2013COPNI Annual report 2011-2012COPNI Business plan 2018-19COPNI Business Plan 2018-19 additional itemsCOPNI Business plan 2017-18Addendum to COPNI business plan 2016-17COPNI Business plan 2016-17Addendum to COPNI business plan 2015-2016COPNI business plan 2015-2016COPNI business plan 2014-2015.COPNI business plan 2013-2014COPNI Gifts and Hospitality Register September 2020COPNI Gifts and Hospitality Register March 2020COPNI Gifts and Hospitality Register December 2019COPNI Gifts and Hospitality Register September 2019Gifts and Hospitality Register signed 04.03.2019Gifts and Hospitality Register signed 3 December 2018Gifts and Hospitality Register signed 03 September 2018Gifts and Hospitality Register signed 4 June 2018COPNI Gifts and Hospitality Register signed 05 March 2018COPNI Gifts and Hospitality Register signed 04 December 2017COPNI Gifts and Hospitality Register signed 4 September 2017COPNI Gifts and Hospitality Register signed 03 July 2017Signed ARAC Minutes 13.06.22.pdfApproved ARAC Minutes 13.06.22.pdfSigned Minutes of ARAC Meeting 14 December 2020Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 19 October 2020Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 7 September 2020Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 1 June 2020Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 9 March 2020Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 2 December 2019Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 21 October 2019Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 2 September 2019Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 3 June 2019Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 4 March 2019Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 3 December 2018Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 22 October 2018Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 3 September 2018Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 4 June 2018Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 5 March 2018Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 4 December 2017Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 31 October 2017Signed Minutes REDACTED of ARAC Meeting 4 September 2017Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 3 July 2017Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 19 June 2017Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 6 March 2017Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 5 December 2016.Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 31 October 2016Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 05 September 2016Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 27 June 2016.Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 7 March 2016Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 7 December 2015Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 21 September 2015Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 15 June 2015Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 9 March 2015Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 8 December 2014Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 22 September 2014Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 30 June 2014Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 10 March 2014Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 9 December 2013Signed minutes of ARAC meeting 23rd September 2013Signed minutes of ARAC meeting 5th August 2013Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 17th June 2013Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 14 May 2012Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 3 Dec 2012Signed Minutes of ARAC Meeting 3 Sept 2012
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Equality screening documents40Records Management PolicyFraud & Fraud Response PlanStandards of Conduct PolicyPerformance Management and Capability Policy and ProcedureLearning & Development PolicyHarassment Policy & ProcedureWebsite Policy - Equality Screening Document - March 2019Advance of Pay for Annual Season Ticket Purchase Policy - Equality Screening Document - Dec 2018.pdfDrugs, Alcohol & Substance Misuse Policy - Equality Screening Document - Dec 18.pdfHR Strategy - Equality Screening Document - Dec 2018.pdfRedundancy Policy - Equality Screening Document - Dec 18.pdfGrievance policy and procedure - Screening Document - June 2018Disciplinary policy and procedure - Screening document - June 2018Use of mobile phone whilst driving policy - Screening document - June 2018Attendance management policy - Screening document - June 2018Business Continuity Plan - Screening Document - July 2017Conflict of Interest Policy - Screening Document - July 2017Corporate Risk Strategy - Screening Document - July 2017Data Protection & Security Policy - Screening Document - July 2017Dignity at Work Policy - Screening Document - July 2017Freedom of Information Policy - Screenng Document - July 2017Gifts & Hospitality Policy - Screening Document - July 2017Health & Safety at Work Policy - Screening Document - July 2017Internet & Email Usage Policy - Screening Document - July 2017Maternity Leave Policy - Screening Document - July 2017Recruitment & Selection Policy - Screening Document - July 2017Travel & Subsistence Policy - Screening Document - July 20172018 Exit Policy & Procedure - Screening Document2018 Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy & Procedure - Screening DocumentClear Desk & Clear Screen Policy - Screening DocumentPolicy on Staff Use of Social Media - Equality Screening Document - Dec 2017Working from Home Policy - Equality Screening DocumentAnnual Leave Policy - Screening DocumentFlexible Working Hours Policy - Screening DocumentHours & Attendance Policy - Screening DocumentPublic & Privilege Holidays Policy - Screening DocumentCareer Break Scheme Policy - Screening DocumentEqual Opportunities Policy - Screening DocumentsSpecial Leave Policy - Screening DocumentStaff Probation Policy - Screening Document
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