@JohnSocEnt

Vice Chair NI Housing Executive; Chair @SocEntNI ; interested in SocEnt, Social Impact, Social Investment & Circular Economy retweets not an endorsement

 Belfast, Northern Ireland
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When we #BuildBackGreen we #BuildBackSocial and everyone benefits.
Consumer Council for Northern Ireland
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What are you doing with your extra hour today? 🕐 Why not make it worthwhile by checking out our free online energy saving tools and advice to see how much you could potentially save on your energy bills this winter? ✅ To find out more about our Switch On to Savings campaign and check out our free tools, visit: bit.ly/4dWRY6W
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Pilot project to bring free hot water to Mayo households with surplus renewable energy mayonews.ie/news/pilot-proje… @MayoCoCo

New project to bring free hot water to Mayo households with surplus renewable energy

Nearly €12,000 have been allocated to install smart devices in up to 40 homes in Ballina, using surplus renewable electricity to provide free hot water

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When we #BuildBackGreen we #BuildBackSocial and everyone benefits.
Economy NI
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Green Skills play a vital role in shaping the future of our local economy. Explore our Green Skills careers bulletin and accompanying Quick Guides to discover career options, transferable skills and the many pathways into greener jobs. From energy and construction to engineering and transport, check out the roles, skills and pathways for a career in shaping a greener future. Find out more ➡️ economy-ni.gov.uk/topics/car… @NorthernRC2024 @swccollege @S_ERC @nwrc_college @OpenUniversity @QUBelfast @daera_ni @CommunitiesNI @bfastmet @UlsterUni @NIElectricity
A graphic that says: 'Careers service. Careers Occupational Information Unit Bulletin. Green Skills.' There is an image showing elements of green energy such as solar panels and wind turbines. At the bottom of the graphic is a Department for the Economy NI logo.

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Trafficwatch NI
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Belfast - M2 Southbound - we have recieved reports of a collision on the M2 heading into Belfast near the Greencastle junction. Please approach with caution as there is now a broken down vehicle in the hatched area. (07.30)
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As our basic state pension breaks through the frozen personal allowance does the #triplelock become a triple lockout?
Paul Lewis
@paullewismoneyOct 20
The @DWPgovuk is keeping secret the number of people who get a state pension above the personal allowance this tax year (FOI rejected; appeal in) but in 2025/26 ~2.4m old (30%) and ~732k new (13%) state pensioners got state pension alone above personal tax allowance. That ~3.1m (23%) is probably ~3.6m this tax year. And millions more in 2027/28.
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When we #BuildBackGreen we #BuildBackSocial and everyone benefits.
Scott Santens
@scottsantensOct 20
A two-year pilot managed by the charity @coolearth gave 211 people in three communities in Peru a basic income of 1,032 Peruvian soles each – roughly equivalent to £2 a day. "Over the course of the trial, researchers found almost 90% of participants adopted environmentally beneficial practices, such as collective reforestation, restoration of critical water sources and reductions of forest burning." This project is the first to offer an unconditional basic income to an Indigenous community in the Amazon. theguardian.com/environment/…

Giving £2 a day to people in the Amazon helps protect rainforest, pilot project finds

Researchers say almost 90% of participants in unconditional basic income scheme in Peru adopted environmentally beneficial practices

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William Crawley@williamcrawleyOct 20
Replying to @sijohnston
The BBC isn't cutting because people have switched off. 94% of adults use it monthly, yet fewer than 80% of households hold a licence. Add new costs the govt handed it (over-75s, World Service) while the fee fell behind inflation. Upshot: the funding model is the problem.
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Three airports, each with a train line adjacent, yet not one connected to a terminal. Its not that hard to join the dots up.
David Honeyford MLA
@dhoneyfordOct 20
🚆✈️ Straight off the train and into Manchester Airport. Imagine that! Heading home from BIPA, frustrated at the slow progress on reopening the Knockmore Line. The track is already there! Connecting Belfast International Airport, as well as communities in Ballinderry & Glenavy to Lisburn & Belfast would be a game changer. Time to actually deliver! @CircleLineBT #knockmoreline #laganvalley
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James Melville 🚜
@JamesMelvilleOct 19
One of my household chores as a boy.
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Now that stirred a memory.
Louise McIntosh Artist
@InkyplotsArtOct 19
A core memory unlocked.
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Communities NI
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🎙️ Speaking at the Older People’s Parliament, Minister @GordonLyons1 reaffirmed his commitment to improving the lives of older people across Northern Ireland. 💷 Financial security – Tackling high energy costs and delivering a sustainable Anti-Poverty Strategy 🏡 Housing – Increasing age-friendly housing 🤝 Community – Helping older people stay connected locally 🗣️ Ensuring older voices help shape the services and support they rely on. #DfC #Delivering
A close-up shot of Minister Lyons speaking at the Older People’s Parliament in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

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#GiveBloodSaveLives
NI Blood Transfusion@GiveBloodNIOct 19
🎉 We're turning 80, and we want YOU to be part of our story! ❤️ 🩸 Are you a blood/platelet donor, have you received a transfusion?✨ Every Drop Has a Story, and we want to hear yours! 📸 Share your story and a photo with us at [email protected] or send us a DM.
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Saganism
@SaganismmOct 19
“Man is the most insane species. He worships an invisible God and destroys a visible Nature.” — Hubert Reeves
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Communities NI
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Have your say on the future of Private Sector Home Improvement Grants! 🏠💬 Minister @GordonLyons1 has launched a public consultation proposing key reforms to Private Sector Home Improvement Grants. ✅ Simpler Assessments: Streamlining the means test process ⏳ Faster Delivery: Removing unnecessary paperwork and contractor estimates ⚡ Urgent Care: Formally introducing an accelerated pathway for time-critical cases 🤝 Better Support: Enhancing guidance to help applicants navigate the process #DfC #Delivering #Housing
A picture of homes on Rathlin Island with the white DfC logo, a white megaphone icon and white text that reads, “Consultation launched. Streamlining the delivery of Private Sector Home Improvement Grants in Northern Ireland.”

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A picture of Minister Lyons in his office with the white DfC logo and quote from the Minister in white text that reads, “Home adaptations can make a significant difference to the lives of disabled and older people, helping them to live safely and independently in their own homes. I'm committed to ensuring everyone has access to a good quality, affordable and sustainable home within a thriving and inclusive community. Gordon Lyons, Communities Minister.”

ALT A picture of Minister Lyons in his office with the white DfC logo and quote from the Minister in white text that reads, “Home adaptations can make a significant difference to the lives of disabled and older people, helping them to live safely and independently in their own homes. I'm committed to ensuring everyone has access to a good quality, affordable and sustainable home within a thriving and inclusive community. Gordon Lyons, Communities Minister.”

A picture of houses with the white DfC logo and quote from the Minister in white text that reads, “Proposals * Simplify financial assessments * Remove requirement for contractor estimates * Formally introduce an accelerated process for exceptional time-critical cases Improve support for applicants navigating the process.”

ALT A picture of houses with the white DfC logo and quote from the Minister in white text that reads, “Proposals * Simplify financial assessments * Remove requirement for contractor estimates * Formally introduce an accelerated process for exceptional time-critical cases Improve support for applicants navigating the process.”

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#apprenticeoftheyear #higherlevelapprenticeship #proudmoment #futuretalent #leadership #investing...

🏆 And the winner is… OUR VERY OWN HLA! 🎉 What an afternoon celebrating some incredible talent at today's awards ceremony organised by The Northern Ireland Housing Executive. Absolutely delighted...

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Mark Osmer@mark_osmerOct 18
Today I launched the Intelligent Buyer Masterclass Series, developed specifically to enable individuals & businesses to strengthen their commercial capabilities. intelligentbuyer.co.uk #Negotiation #SRM #CommercialCapability #ProfessionalDevelopment #AI #Procurement #Skills
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This morning's steps trek along the Whiteabbey Costas was a bit special.
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Our ‘Carbon monoxide awareness in fuel poor homes’ course will explore the links between ill health and fuel poverty. Frontline workers will learn to support vulnerable households and potentially save lives: buff.ly/kPVANMb
A photo of a carbon monoxide monitor. A header says, 'Carbon Monoxide Awareness in Fuel Poor Homes.' The description of the course says, 'This course equips learners with the ability to recognise the carbon monoxide risks that are associated with fuel poor homes, and how to minimise the danger through a range of safety measures.'

ALT A photo of a carbon monoxide monitor. A header says, 'Carbon Monoxide Awareness in Fuel Poor Homes.' The description of the course says, 'This course equips learners with the ability to recognise the carbon monoxide risks that are associated with fuel poor homes, and how to minimise the danger through a range of safety measures.'

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Max Hastings on fire. "The US has fallen into the hands of the most dishonest and venal leader in its history." thetimes.com/comment/columni…
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This made me smile.
Jon Sopel
@jonsopelOct 17
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