Stormont 'failing to plan' for ageing population

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:33:24 UTCUpdated Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:33:24 UTCOriginal reporting: BBC Health

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Politicians are urged to prepare as over-65s are projected to outnumber children in NI by next year.

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Politicians are urged to prepare as over-65s are projected to outnumber children in NI by next year.
Reported by BBC Health and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:33:24 UTC.

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