Older People's Commissioner
Consultation to establish an Office of a Commissioner for Older People
The current proposals to establish a Commissioner for Older People are set out in this consultation paper and the accompanying Draft Bill which represent the Executive’s current view on the best way to achieve that Programme for Government commitment.
The consultation paper and questionnaire can be accessed in pdf and word formats below:
Also available is the Draft Integrated Impact Assessment and questionnaire.
Deadline for response is Thursday 7 January 2010.
A response can be submitted by post, fax or email to:
Commissioner for Older People Legislation Team
Equality Rights and Social Need Division
Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister
Room E3.18 Castle Buildings
Stormont Estate
Belfast BT4 3SR
Equality Rights and Social Need Division
Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister
Room E3.18 Castle Buildings
Stormont Estate
Belfast BT4 3SR
Detail on Public Consultation Events in November 2009
As part of the consultation into a Commissioner for Older People a series of public meetings were held from 16 to 27 November, chaired by the Older People's Advocate, Dame Joan Harbison. A Commissioner for Older people - Your Voice Your Future flyer.(PDF103KB) Over 400 people attended the series of 9 events.To receive further details please contact the Legislation Team.
The deadline for responses to the consultation is the 7th January 2010
