Stormont ‘failing to plan’ for ageing population

• Northern Ireland's over-65 population is projected to exceed the child population by next year, requiring urgent policy adaptation across health and social care services
• Current political inaction risks inadequate preparation for increased demand on geriatric services, chronic disease management, and long-term care provision
• Clinicians should anticipate potential resource constraints and service pressures as demographic shifts proceed without adequate strategic planning from government

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

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