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Welcome to POP NI, the web portal for older people in Northern Ireland.

POP NI gathers information and news that could be of direct relevance to older people in the north of Ireland, their families and those who work with them.

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Latest News

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Changes to Pension Credit for mixed aged couples

Added by POP Content 15 January 2019 - 12:51pm
The benefit system in Northern Ireland is changing. Universal Credit is a new digital benefit for working age people that has been phased into Northern Ireland since September 2017. It replaces 6 different benefits however its roll out for existing benefit claimants that are currently receiving one...
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Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2019

Added by POP Content 15 February 2019 - 12:13pm
The 15th of February 2019 is Fuel Poverty Awareness Day. This is a day recognised in the UK where we raise awareness over the extent of fuel povery and the impact it can have on health, peoples' quality of life and the wider community. It is estimated that 22% of households in Northern Ireland are...
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BT is ‘taking advantage’ of older people’s loyalty

Added by POP Content 14 February 2019 - 7:00am
Charges vary and customers aren’t being offered the best deals when they have to renew I volunteer with a local charity which helps older people get to grips with new technology. I’ve come across a worrying number of people who, in my opinion, are being taken advantage of by BT. Some are reluctant...
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Upcoming events

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Go ON Session - iPad Introduction (Belfast)

20 February 2019 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Added by POP Content 3 January 2019 - 10:53am
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Go ON Session - Introduction to iPad iMovie (Ballynahinch)

20 February 2019 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Added by POP Content 3 January 2019 - 9:37am
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Go ON Session - eMagazines and eBooks (Dungannon)

21 February 2019 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Added by POP Content 7 January 2019 - 2:59pm
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Go ON Session - Internet Scams (Cloughfern)

21 February 2019 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Added by POP Content 7 January 2019 - 9:57am
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Go ON Session - iPad Introduction (Donaghadee)

22 February 2019 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Added by POP Content 7 January 2019 - 2:12pm
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Details of organisations and services of interest to older people in the South Eastern HSC Trust are now available on POP NI and Rights4Seniors.

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To help you improve the quality of your life by accessing the benefits and entitlements you have a right to, Advice NI has developed Rights4Seniors

Featured Groups

Dementia NI Holywood Empowerment Group

Holywood Library, Sullivan Building, 86-88 High Street, Holywood, Down, BT18 9AE, GB
Local charity Dementia NI is a membership organisation specifically for people living with dementia. Dementia NI was incorporated as a company on the 15th...
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Mackay Opticians, Newtownards

62 High Street, Newtownards, Down, BT23 7HZ, GB
Dementia Friends :1
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Support Children in Crossfire

2 St Josephs Avenue, Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT486TH, GB
Children in Crossfire is an organization that helps children living in poverty both in Tanzania and Ethiopia. Providing vital health care, Education and...
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