Age Concern NI and Help the Aged in Northern Ireland have taken the momentous decision to create a new charity which will bring the two organisations together.  The new charity will come into existence in Northern Ireland in April 2009 and by combining the skills of both organisations, it will have an even greater impact on the lives of older people.

A Consultative Forum will be established to encourage older people to contribute to the new charity and to ensure that their voice is at the heart of the organisation.

We are looking for older people to help facilitate a series of outreach sessions in April 2009.  The aim of these sessions is to reach older people who do not have access to established age sector groups, for example older people in residential homes, and to involve them in shaping the focus of the new charity. 

If you want to play a leading role in making the voice of other older people in your area not normally heard, stronger and louder, this is your chance to change that and make a difference.

Are you keen to reflect the views and realities of local older people back to the new charity?  Do you know someone else who is interested in using and developing their skills to make a difference? Get in touch today for more information.  

You can do this by calling Úna Mulgrew on 028 9024 5729 or email UMulgrew@ageconcernni.org

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