The Holocaust didn’t start with the gas chambers. It started with politicians dividing people into us and them. It began with dehumanising people with hate speech, intolerance, othering. It began when people turned a blind eye to inhumanity. #HolocaustMemorialDay #Rwanda

Transfer test results today in our house. Takes me back 35 years ago to when I was 11 & got the lowest grade possible. Wish I could say that it didn’t hurt for years, but it did. It shouldn’t have. You are more than just a grade & it won’t define you, it’ll make you stronger 💪🏼

Delighted to be part of today’s launch of @SoftwareAll_, which reflects how this growing sector is an increasingly important part of our economy. The continuing development of our vibrant and innovative tech industry will be key in helping us meet our ambitious economic goals.

The Department of Health has announced the allocation of more than £1.6m in the fourth and final round of grants from the Support for Carers Fund. Read more ➡️health-ni.gov.uk/news/ps16m-fun…

Irish TV presenter Angela Scanlon has been announced as the latest star to sign up for Strictly Come Dancing 2023 rte.ie/entertainment/…

Breaking : Nolan show understands that the Information Commission Office is assessing a significant breach of PSNI data. We understand it relates to PSNI staff & officers names , rank & identifying data. @bjpmarshall investigating - we will have more on Nolan at 9 in the morning

I really loved working with Age NI Consultative Forum to create this poster. The way we engage with a person with dementia can increase or reduce their distress. A great example of co-production with a very creative and enthusiastic group. Thank you so much for all your input

On #InternationalDayOlderPerson2023 a few #tips & #quotes on #ageing well, embracing getting #older and celebrating and honouring #olderpeople who enrich our world in so many ways Let’s all work to eradicate #ageism #IDOP2023 #idop #howtoagejoyfully

Encouraged to hear the work of Tanya McCance Ulster University talking about her work with Brendan McCormack on the personcentred nursing framework challenges of Person centredness , workplace cultures, healthful relationships between all #BGSconf @frailtynetworkNI † Ali Patterson Age NI

So proud of our Geni Consultative Forum Chair Ann Murray talking about how she and colleagues have helped shape the work of the @frailtynetworkNI opening up the #BGSconf † Ali Patterson

Sincere homage by the Lord Mayor @lisburncitycouncil to Queen of the Borough Lady Mary Peters for all her work & dedication to supporting young atheletes . All proceeds from her fantastic book 'Mary Peters My Story' going to her charity @Marypeterstrust.

Missing out on financial support for later life? Ask an expert. Call Age NI’s free advice line on 0808 808 7575. Lines open 9am to 5pm - Monday to Friday. They’re here to help 👉 buff.ly/48PIfeA #ageniadvice #ageniknow

Autumn colour courtesy of Southwark street trees

Today is the beginning of our #RelievethePressure campaign. Our expert counsellors & industry professionals will be providing support through free relationship tools for the next 8 weeks to relieve the pressures of the winter months ✨ 🧣 👉 buff.ly/3sAMRER #RTP23

Good Vibrations, our men’s health and wellbeing programme, supports men aged 50+ to improve their physical and mental health. Sign up to our Good Vibrations community e-news for info on topics important to men in NI, from health checks to money matters: ageni.org/GVCommunity

#digifest23 Proud of @profjoancondell flying the flag for @ulsteruni projects @ecarewell Longitude Prize on Dementia & partnerships with @age_ni @PHANI Northern Trust

Thank you Deputy Chief Medical Officer Lourda Geoghegan Lourda Geoghegan for the opening remarks. “Many of those involved have thrived, become stronger, become more active. The older people who have participated are paving the way for others who may benefit from this work.” #MMLM24

Thanks Age NI COPNI NI Executive I am honoured to be given this role and and extremely grateful to the Age NI team for giving me the grounding and motivation to continue working with and for older people. Together with COPNI we have made great strides and here's to the future!