Did you know that between mid-2016 to mid-2016, the population aged 85 and over in Northern Ireland is projected to increase by 31.4 per cent (equivalent to 11,400 people aged 85 and over)? The largest increase is projected for Mid-Ulster (48.1%), and the smallest increase is projected for Belfast (5.2%). Full details on the 2016-based […]
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Did you know that approximately two thirds (68%) of employees in Northern Ireland belong to a workplace pension scheme? The 2017 Northern Ireland Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings shows that 88% of public sector employees belong to a workplace pension scheme, but only 58% of private sector employees. Further details are available on the […]
This seminar on 12 April 2018, in Trinity College Dublin, will focus on friendship, ageing and intergenerational relationships. The event is co-hosted by the British Society of Gerontology (Northern Ireland) and the School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College Dublin. For more information, and booking details, please go to www.ark.ac.uk/events/friendsapr18.pdf
Did you know that results from the 2017 Omnibus survey show that approximately one half of respondents aged 65 years or over say that they are not intereted in using online services offered by government. However, only 11% of those aged 25-34 years think this. Full results from this survey are available on the Department […]
Did you know that men retiring in 2017 in the United Kingdom are likely to be 45% better off than women? For more information, see the report Women’s Economic Transition to Retirement by Sarah McKenna, on the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information website. This publication discusses how demographically-driven policy change, combined with differing lifetime […]
Did you know that during 10-16 September 2017, Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland provided domiciliary care services for 23,195 clients? Of these, 83% were aged 65 years or over. For more information, see the Domiciliary Care Services for Adults in Northern Ireland 2017 report, produced by the Information Services Directorate.
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This workshop on 5 June is co-hosted with Linking GenerationsNI, and will highlight the potential of intergenerational mentoring approaches to education attainment. Alistair Wilson and Katie Hunter from the University of Strathclyde’s Intergenerational Mentoring Network will discuss their work, and the benefits to all participants. For more details, including booking information, click here.
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