Live longer and stronger by being active every day. Why not try something new? To find out more, pick up a free Ageing Well leaflet at your local community pharmacy or speak to a member of the pharmacy team. More info @ ChooseToLiveBetter.com/getting-active #LivingWell #AgeingWellNI

Our focus for this week is finalising our submission to the Assembly Committee for the Executive Office inquiry on #equality law gaps. Great to see our Consultative Forum member in this video talking to the ECNI about how age discrimination law could protect his rights as an older person.

Our Charity Director Paschal McKeown was on BBC Radio Ulster Good Morning Ulster today to talk about the need for the right decision to be made by Stormont regarding winter fuel payments. 📻Listen here from 1:45:05 - bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… And CEO Linda Robinson spoke with

Age NI is profoundly disappointed at the decision by the NI Executive to means test Winter Fuel Payment. This decision, we believe, will leave so many older people not receiving the vital help they need to stay warm this winter. Read our full statement: ageni.org/winterfuelpaym…

Our statement on this afternoon's announcement that the Executive plan to follow Westminster on means testing winter fuel payments. We are deeply concerned about the impact on older people who are just scraping by. Many have already called us to express their anxiety.

Start September fresh with a Great Big Redd Out! A bag of items donated to Age NI can be worth up to £15 in resale value. Find your nearest shop and donate this month to make a difference in the lives of local older people: ageni.org/thegreatbigred…

Work on your balance by standing on one leg while you brush your teeth! To find out more, pick up your free copy of Ageing well by being active every day at your local community pharmacy or speak to a member of pharmacy team. ChooseToLiveBetter.com/getting-active #LivingWell #AgeingWellNI

One week until we kick off ⭐Will to Give Week 2024⭐ and shine a light on the difference charitable gifts in Wills make to the causes you care most about AND say thank you to everyone who has pledged to leave a gift in their Will. #willtogiveweek #kindnesscontinued

Our cyber safety sessions are available to individuals and groups in Belfast! Learn more and sign up here: ageni.org/cybersafetytra…

IPH's #HowWeAge Photography Competition is ongoing until 1st October! Share your images of older adults who continue to contribute to our communities here >>> publichealth.ie/photo Good luck!

This week is #PensionCreditWeekOfAction. Pension credit is a vital benefit for low-income pensioners. If you get pension credit, you'll will also receive the #WinterFuelPayment. For more information please go to nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/north… To apply by phone, call 0808 100 6165

Thousands of older people from NI have signed the @Age_UK petition calling on the UK government to rethink their decision on Winter Fuel Payments. The @NIExecutive should listen to their concerns & refuse to implement this devastating cut. Read our full statement and add your

Are you going to lose out on winter fuel payments? Add your name to the petition. Thousands of older people from NI already have. Communities NI NI Executive Rachel Reeves Gordon Lyons MLA The Executive Office

Age NI Response to the UK Government Announcement on Extending Household Support Grant   Age NI Charity Director, Paschal McKeown ;   “Following today’s announcement by the Department for Work and Pensions regarding an extension of the Household Support Fund in England for 6

By being more active during the day, it can help your sleep at night. To find out more, pick up your free copy of Ageing well by being active every day leaflet at your local community pharmacy today. Visit ChooseToLiveBetter.com/getting-active #LivingWell #AgeingWellNI

A list of #genderequaleconomy speakers are here: NIWBG: Northern Ireland Women’s Budget Group SWBG: Scottish Women's Budget Group WWBG: Wales Women’s Budget Group UKWBG: @WomensBudgetGr Caoimhe Archibald: Caoimhe Archibald MLA @deptfinance Diane Elson: @UKWBG Lynn Carvill: Lynn Carvill @NIWBG Alison Parken: Alison Parken Carmen Martinez: Scottish Women's Budget Group Rebecca

Many #Pensioners do not claim #PensionCredit, despite being eligible for it. We encourage everybody who thinks they might be eligible to apply. This year, it is the only way to receive #WinterFuelPayment. #PensionCreditWeekOfAction.

Pensioners should be able to heat their homes this winter. The Government must act now to save the Winter Fuel Payment for struggling pensioners. Will you join us and write to your MP? bit.ly/4e2o52G

Older people across Northern Ireland who responded to Age UK Winter Fuel Payment Petition told us how this cut will affect them. Join us in asking the NI Executive to reconsider the proposed changes to the #winterfuelpayments. Read more and sign the petition here:

The Winter Fuel Payment is vital in helping older people to afford their energy bills in winter. They shouldn't have to feel like they must choose between heating and eating. But for many older people like Janice, this is their reality. Sign our petition bit.ly/3A4hoyo