Southern Age Well Network support 80 older peoples groups across Newry and Mourne and surrounding area. We actively combat isolation and loneliness in our area.

Newry, Northern Ireland
Joined June 2019
Our Senior Mental Health Practitioners Anne, Patricia and Mairead, alongside colleagues from the @SouthernHSCT Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), enjoyed meeting so many people and raising awareness of the support available to help maintain good mental health and wellbeing. Thank you to everyone who called by our stand and well done to all the organisers for a successful day! #EmpoweringGP #MDT #DeliveringTogether #PositiveAgeing #PositiveAgeingCelebration #CommunityEvent #Newry #TheQuays #CommunityTransport #NewryAndMourne
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Our Southern GP Federation MDT Senior Mental Health Practitioner, Patricia, will be at the Positive Ageing Celebration, with a stand, sharing information about mental health support and services available through General Practice. 📅 Thursday 1 October 🕙 10am-2pm 📍 The Quays Shopping Centre, Newry (Old Debenhams Unit) Free entry, with a free shuttle bus every 20 minutes from Newry Bus Station. Everyone welcome! #PositiveAgeing #MentalHealth #EmpoweringGP #MDT #DeliveringTogether #Newry
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Southern Age Well Network are running Information sessions for older people on the My Care app. 19th & 20th Feb in Ballybot House. Sign up and come along.
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📹 This week is Community Transport Week 2025 #CTWeek25 @CTAUK1 It's a crucial service keeping people connected, and at the heart of it - the drivers 🚐 #MoreThanAMiniBus Meet Noel, one of the drivers at Newry & Mourne Community Transport.
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Join in this year’s Positive Ageing Celebration at The Quays, Newry(beside O’Neills) on Thurs 23 Oct, 10am-1pm. 🎶 Music, ☕tea & lunch, 💡info stalls, and fun for everyone! 🚌Free bus from Newry Bus Centre every 20 mins #MDT #DeliveringTogether #PositiveAgeing #CommunitySpirit #NewryAndMourne #FreeEvent #Wellbeing #MentalHealth @VolunteerNow1
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What a beautiful sight! @Age_NI Engagement Manager Helen spoke at the @CTAUK1 conference yday at Stormont sharing findings from our @spacequb research on ageing in rural & coastal areas. #CommunityTransport plays a vital role keeping older ppl connected & able to access services.
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🛋️Armchair activism opportunity for the weekend: Email your MLAs and ask them to participate in the debate on Tuesday in the @niassembly on planning for an ageing population. And most importantly, ask them to vote for the motion! niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-b…
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Thanks to everyone who attended the launch yesterday, the full report can be read here: qub.ac.uk/sites/space/Resour… @spacequb @okaneniamh @ce_potter @JamesEHennessey @PaulHogarthCo @ESRCFestivalNI @agenipolicy @HealthyAgeingUK @Ruth_HunterQUB
The social and physical determinants of healthy ageing in rural and coastal areas point to health inequalities that are deeply connected to where we live. Something needs to change: #LetsChangeHowWeAge @spacequb @ESRCFestivalNI @ce_potter @okaneniamh @PaulHogarthCo @JamesEHennessey @Ruth_HunterQUB @HealthyAgeingUK @agenipolicy
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Commissioner welcomes @gordonlyons1 and @CommunitiesNI decision to provide £100 payment to older people this winter 💷❄️ Read full statement here: copni.org/news/articles/comm…
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As a cold spell approaches, we urge all older individuals to take extra care❄️ If you can, ensure your home is warm, wear additional layers of clothing and only make necessary journeys. If you you know an older person, look out for them and make sure they are safe, warm and well
The @metoffice has issued a weather warning for snow and ice for Northern Ireland from this afternoon until Tuesday morning. bbc.in/48V2Gaa
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Age NI and The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland are urging organisations and individuals to participate in the public consultation on the lack of representation of older adults and the challenges posed by an ageing society. The Executive Office, consultation is open until 4 November 2024. Join us in voicing these concerns by making your voice heard: Available at northernireland.gov.uk/PfG-C… Alternatively, you can email [email protected] Or write to: Room E4.15, Castle Buildings Stormont Estate Belfast BT4 3SL #10thPriorityPFG
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Age NI Charity Director @MckeownPas48790 introduces our Lived Experience Report, outlining what matters most to older people in Northern Ireland. Read the full report here: ageni.org/livedexperience
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It's #fallspreventionweek and we know that staying active is key for avoiding falls! Age NI's Move More Live More programme supports older people to live well for longer, with a focus on staying strong, agile and preventing falls. We are now taking registrations for online sessions on 7 and 21 Oct at 11am. Learn more and join: ageni.org/movemorelivemore
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Have you reserved your spot at our Preparing for an Ageing Population event on Tuesday? Last few remaining places for older people and our partners who want to hear key evidence on ageing in NI and share their views on the draft Programme for Government. Email to register.
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There are 36,000 older people in Northern Ireland living in relative poverty, and 22,000 in absolute poverty, who are in need of extra help this winter. Check now to see if you're eligible for Pension Credit - it could help you keep your Winter Fuel Payment. If you think there are benefits that you are entitled to that you aren't currently claiming, use our Benefits Calculator or call our Advice Line on 0808 808 7575. Learn more: ageni.org/winterfuelpayments
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The winners of our innovative 'Movement for Life’ competition, which was to capture and celebrate positive images of over 50s being active, have been announced. Well done to Paddy, Mary, Bernadette and Sayon. southerntrust.hscni.net/padd… #TeamSHSCT #MakingADifference #HSC
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TAKE ACTION! We are concerned about the announcement from @RachelReevesMP that Winter Fuel Payments will be means tested & we're asking the UK Govt to think again. If you'd like to add your voice please sign this petition from our colleagues in @age_uk bit.ly/3yrQ9gz
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