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Gary Christopher @garychristopherhq.bsky.social · Apr 3

✨ I'm thrilled to be part of the Steering Group for the new #BSGAgeismSIG. Together, we can share ideas and take real action to combat #Ageism. If you're passionate about this cause, I encourage you to get involved. #gerontology
#ageing #ageism #TogetherAgainstAgeism

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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · Apr 2

A warm welcome to the new #BSGAgeismSIG
Together we’re building a space to share ideas, research and action to tackle #Ageism. @britishgerontology.bsky.social
We’d love to hear from you. Do spread the word to others who care about this. To join the group email
[email protected]

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · Mar 29

Community health services are poorly understood compared to other parts of the NHS. So what are they and how are they organised? We take a look 🔎

Community Health Services Explained | The King's Fund

Community health services are poorly understood compared to other parts of the NHS. So what are they, how are they organised and what challenges are they facing?

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · Mar 28

Our new annual conference in support of the humanities and social sciences is on Wednesday 2 April. Book your place at the conversation with leading voices in the education and research sector, in person at The British Academy, London: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/british...

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · Mar 29

BLOG: What does the new GP contract really mean for patients and GPs?

@jaketreenotsea.bsky.social unpacks the recent agreement between the government and the BMA, and argues that the challenge now is to develop a vision for the future of general practice ⬇️

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'The new GP contract, including the additional funding, will be welcomed by many. But it leaves unanswered many of the big questions facing general practice – including long-term funding, workforce sustainability and the future of primary care networks.' Jake Beech, Policy Fellow at the Health Foundation

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Gary Christopher @garychristopherhq.bsky.social · Mar 29

Amazing work @ljspencer.bsky.social 👏

Gary Christopher @garychristopherhq.bsky.social · Mar 29

It promotes a holistic understanding of individual experiences and prepares future practitioners to challenge inequalities and prioritize patient-centred care. 🧠📚 #MentalHealthEducation

Gary Christopher @garychristopherhq.bsky.social · Mar 29

I emphasize this approach when teaching. It is vital for fostering empathy, critical thinking, and advocacy in mental health.

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Gary Christopher @garychristopherhq.bsky.social · Mar 29

By prioritizing individuals' voices, this discipline aims to provide a more holistic view of mental health. 🧠✨ #Phenomenology #MentalHealth

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Gary Christopher @garychristopherhq.bsky.social · Mar 29

Phenomenological psychopathology is an approach that emphasizes understanding mental illness through the lived experiences of individuals. It goes beyond biological explanations, delving into how people perceive and interpret their conditions.

Jodie Russell @jelliedsours.bsky.social · Mar 26

Today's #projectEPIC post is from @ljspencer.bsky.social and summarises the excellent special issue that developed from the Renewing Phenomenological Psychopathology Project:

epistemicinjusticeinhealthcareproject.blogspot.com/2025/03/spec...

#epistemicinjustice #phenomenology #mentalhealth

Special Issue: Renewing Phenomenological Psychopathology

epistemicinjusticeinhealthcareproject.blogspot.com

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Gary Christopher @garychristopherhq.bsky.social · Mar 29

🌱 Excited to read this. It promises fresh insights into cognition. Exploring concepts like embodied, enactive, and extended cognition is crucial for understanding how we interact with our world. #Neuroscience #EcologicalPsychology #Cognition

Philosophical Psychology @journalphp.bsky.social · Mar 27

Latest papers: Mason Cash argues that the NeuroEcological Nexus Theory needs more than just Embodies, Embedded (or Ecological) cognition doi.org/10.1080/0951...

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Digital Health @digitalhealth2.bsky.social · Mar 27

The capacity at the centre once NHS England has been abolished and brought into government will arguably become even more insufficient and causes a big concern around digital, Matthew Taylor told the Health and Social Care Committee.

Full story 👉 ow.ly/2r2750VpATC

Taylor: Lack of capacity in centre 'concerning' for NHS’ digital plans

The capacity at the centre once NHSE has been abolished is concerning for digital, Matthew Taylor told the Health and Social Care Committee.

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Keith Wooo-schmann Wilson 👻 @keithwilson.eu · Mar 28

My excellent colleague Tim Mooney was on BBC Radio 4 yesterday talking about Merleau-Ponty. Link below… #philosophy #phenomenology

University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · Mar 27

🧑‍🎓🧠 Phenomenal: @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social Associate Professor Timothy Mooney joins Melvyn Bragg to discuss French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty on the latest BBC Radio 4 In Our Time #TheresAReadingListToGoWithIt #philosophy #inourtime www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - In Our Time, Maurice Merleau-Ponty

Insights into the relationship between the body and the mind, habits, language and thought

www.bbc.co.uk

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Bristol Health Partners @bristolhealthp.bsky.social · Mar 28

🎬Our new film is a must watch for anyone working with people affected by #stroke.

@uwebristolofficial.bsky.social @bristolafterstroke.bsky.social
@researchnbt.bsky.social

www.bristolhealthpartners.org.uk/news/stroke-...

Film supports those working with people affected by stroke - Bristol Health Partners

Bristol Health Partners’ Stroke Health Integration Team (HIT) and the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) have made a film to educate students and researchers about working with people aff...

www.bristolhealthpartners.org.uk

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Ian Kremer @leadcoalition.bsky.social · Mar 18

Although they often are a struggle, positivity and empathy are vital in #caregiving.

#Alzheimers #dementia #kindness

"Focus on what the person with dementia can do, not on what they may have lost. Focus on what the person feels rather than what they remember."

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Gary Christopher @garychristopherhq.bsky.social · Mar 29

Shame about the headline. We need to focus on the ongoing experiences of those living with dementia.

Gary Christopher @garychristopherhq.bsky.social · Mar 29

Being part of this scheme has given me a new lease of life. Thanks @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social #GoodInnovation @swanseauni.bsky.social

Kev Moss @kevmoss.bsky.social · Mar 21

Honoured to be invited to be part of Alzheimer’s Society Launch Pad cohort for 2025.

#tech4good #vr #dementia

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Gary Christopher @garychristopherhq.bsky.social · Mar 29

Demonstrating how visual and linguistic choices affect dementia stigma is crucial. Our words and images shape perceptions. We need to promote mindful communication. #DementiaAwareness #EndStigma

Public Discourses of Dementia @pubdiscdementia.bsky.social · Mar 25

Hello!

At the Public Discourses of Dementia Project, we aim to identify and challenge stigma around #dementia by analysing how people and organisations communicate about the syndrome in public.

You can find out more on our website: wp.lancs.ac.uk/public-disco... and in this thread 😊

Challenging Stigma and Promoting Personhood – Lancaster University

wp.lancs.ac.uk

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Gary Christopher @garychristopherhq.bsky.social · Mar 29

"Personalised care should consider cultural beliefs and preferences to reduce misunderstandings or stigma and improve the overall experience for individuals, helping to reduce disparities."

QMUL Centre for Psychiatry & Mental Health @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social · Mar 25

New paper! Providing inclusive care and empowering people with #dementia as a clinical pharmacist: a #qualitative study - when engaging patients & carers in decision-making, which can be empowering, cultural beliefs & preferences must be considered - pls share
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Providing inclusive care and empowering people with dementia as a clinical pharmacist: a qualitative study of clinical pharmacist’s experiences

Dementia is a growing global health concern, significantly impacting primary care settings, where the majority of care for people with dementia is provided. Underserved and vulnerable groups, who o...

www.tandfonline.com

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QMUL Centre for Psychiatry & Mental Health @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social · Mar 25

New paper! Providing inclusive care and empowering people with #dementia as a clinical pharmacist: a #qualitative study - when engaging patients & carers in decision-making, which can be empowering, cultural beliefs & preferences must be considered - pls share
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Providing inclusive care and empowering people with dementia as a clinical pharmacist: a qualitative study of clinical pharmacist’s experiences

Dementia is a growing global health concern, significantly impacting primary care settings, where the majority of care for people with dementia is provided. Underserved and vulnerable groups, who o...

www.tandfonline.com

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The King's Fund Library Service @kingsfundlibrary.bsky.social · Mar 28

Policy alert: Performance of the health service in England: Secretary of State for Health and Social Care annual report 2022 to 2023 kingsfund.blogs.com/health_manag...

Performance of the health service in England: Secretary of State for Health and Social Care annual report 2022 to 2023

Department of Health and Social Care - Under the National Health Service Act 2006, there is a legal requirement for the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to publish an annual report on the...

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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · Mar 28

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the #AgeFriendlyFutures summit this week where around 250 leaders, policymakers, practitioners and researchers were brought together with the aim to increase understanding, strengthen commitment, and propose practical action for our age-friendly futures.

Attendees of the State of Ageing launch event

State of Ageing 2025 report laid out on a table

Our Senior Evidence Manager, Dr Aideen Young speaking at the State of Ageing 2025 launch event

"The Age-friendly Futures Summit unites a wealth of talent, expertise and insight. Together, we can make positive, significant and tangible change to older people across the world, and I’m truly excited to be a part of this future." Says our Chief Executive, Dr Carole Easton OBE.

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Mind @mind.org.uk · Mar 28

Yesterday, the UK government confirmed that mental health spending as a share of the NHS budget fell last year in England - and is set to fall again next year. 1/3

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/mental-health-nhs-funding-wes-streeting-b2723146.html

Government accused of ‘failing’ mental health patients as share of NHS budget to fall

The drop comes despite warnings of a deepening mental health crisis

www.independent.co.uk

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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · Mar 28

In our research we have found that the number of pensioners unable to afford basic necessities grew by 300,000 last year.

We're calling for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing for England to champion the rights of older people in government.

Find out more: buff.ly/lc3DIMU

#Ageing

Photo of an older man in a cafe stirring a cup of tea. He is wearing a blazer and a pinstripe shirt. Text next to him reads: the number of pensioners unable to afford basic necessities grew by 300,000 last year

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Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social · Mar 18

💡 Absolutely buzzing about our Dementia Innovation Showcase in #Leeds today!

Introducing our first Launchpad group - 12 pioneering products to support people affected by dementia!

Spending the day surrounded by amazing people dedicated to making a difference now and for the future. We can't wait!

Headline from the Express newspaper, which reads: "The inventions set to transform life for people with dementia - from gummy to headsets"

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