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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 8d

Supporting @ageplatformeu.bsky.social’s International Day of Older People #IDOP2025 campaign, the @fra.europa.eu calls for intergenerational fairness.

🗩By strengthening the connections between young and old, we can build a more resilient, just and inclusive Europe for all generations.

"We want to create a society where young & old people can connect & enjoy their fundamental rights,” says FRA Director Sirpa Rautio.

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Amnesty International South Asia @amnestysasia.bsky.social · 8d

On this #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons, remember: human rights don’t fade with age. Across Pakistan, older people keep working, often without pensions or social protection.

Together, we can amplify their voices and demand a world where human rights last a lifetime.

#IDOP2025

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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · Jul 6

Join the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities in celebrating the power that social connections have in shaping our lives and communities.

View our free resources for the day on our website: buff.ly/rgYfwBX

#IDOP2025 #CelebratingAgeing #PositiveAgeing #AgeFriendlyUK #Ageing

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AGE Platform Europe @ageplatformeu.bsky.social · 8d

👵👴 Today is the International Day of Older Persons!

We’re launching our Proposal for an EU Action Plan to Combat #Ageism: 9 key initiatives to embed age equality across EU policy.

👉 www.age-platform.eu/solidarity-b...

#IDOP #IDOP2025 #AgeingEqual #AgeDiscrimination

It's the International Day of Older Persons!
Check our Proposal for an EU Action Plan to Combat Ageism

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Gerry Nosowska @gerrynos.bsky.social · 8d

It's past time to change the narrative about later life... #socialwork #socialcare #IDOP2025

Bryony Shannon @bryonyshannon.bsky.social · 8d

It’s UN International Day of Older Persons so I’ve teamed up with Gerry Nosowska to share some thoughts about the language of ageing.

*New*: ‘The elderly’ and ‘the wellderly’: why the language of ageing makes us go hmmm…

rewritingsocialcare.blog/2025/10/01/t...

#RewritingSocialCare

‘The elderly’ and ‘the wellderly’: why the language of ageing makes us go hmmm…

Today is United Nations International Day of Older Persons, observed under the theme “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights”. It’s a day…

rewritingsocialcare.blog

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Bryony Shannon @bryonyshannon.bsky.social · 8d

It’s UN International Day of Older Persons so I’ve teamed up with Gerry Nosowska to share some thoughts about the language of ageing.

*New*: ‘The elderly’ and ‘the wellderly’: why the language of ageing makes us go hmmm…

rewritingsocialcare.blog/2025/10/01/t...

#RewritingSocialCare

‘The elderly’ and ‘the wellderly’: why the language of ageing makes us go hmmm…

Today is United Nations International Day of Older Persons, observed under the theme “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights”. It’s a day…

rewritingsocialcare.blog

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · May 31

This week’s #podcast is an extended one and focuses on the issue of #ageism, its history and origins, its existence in society today and what practical steps can address it. #olderage #humanrights #discrimination.

creators.spotify.com/pod/show/don...

Dignity has no use by Date: the ongoing challenge of ageism in Scottish society by Donald Macaskill shares

This extended blog is the substance of a speech given to the EVH conference on the 17th May. It is on the theme of ageism and during it Donald Macaskill explores the history of age through the ages in...

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Gerry Nosowska @gerrynos.bsky.social · May 20

“My hope is that we will develop & deliver content that will help...Nearest Relatives be more confident in how they act to help care for their loved ones” Find out about our project to co-develop resources for NRs #MentalHealth #SocialWork nearestrelativeresources.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/05/20/u...

Uncovering the ‘hidden information’ that Nearest Relatives need – Resources for Nearest Relatives

nearestrelativeresources.blogs.bristol.ac.uk

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British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social · May 16

👋 Will you be joining our social work community in Manchester this June for our annual UK conference?

Two packed days of discussion, fellowship, learning with a stellar line up of speakers and workshops!

Book your place 🔗 basw.co.uk/about-basw/s...

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Gerry Nosowska @gerrynos.bsky.social · May 16

Inspiring to be in York hearing about how #CareConfidence can be used to help people to plan and pay for #socialcare - local authorities and vol sector highlighting their commitment to relational, local, tenacious and ambitious work with older people www.york.ac.uk/business-soc...

Presenter showing Care Confidence website in the workshop

Gerry Nosowska @gerrynos.bsky.social · May 14

Looking forward to going to York on Friday to raise awareness about Care Confidence and launch the Care Confidence in Action research project - all about getting good information to people arranging and paying for their own #socialcare tinyurl.com/43vuyc55

Care Confidence – an online care planning tool to support self-funders

What does it mean to feel confident about care decisions? Knowing you have reliable information and have explored your options can help you feel comfortable with your next move.

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Gerry Nosowska @gerrynos.bsky.social · May 9

Good to be in Bristol yesterday to plan resources that will provide info and support to family members when a relative is detained under the Mental Health Act. Working with carers, #socialwork, researchers and advisors. nearestrelativeresources.blogs.bristol.ac.uk

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Simon Bottery @blimeysimon.bsky.social · May 2

The terms of reference for the Casey #socialcare commission are published today (though staff have been working for a while). There are concerns, particularly timing, but they should offer the scope Baroness Casey needs to do a thorough job. Thread below ⬇️ www.gov.uk/government/p...

Independent commission into adult social care: terms of reference

www.gov.uk

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Gerry Nosowska @gerrynos.bsky.social · May 1

So glad to see the Social Work with Older People research findings published in the British Journal of #SocialWork. Making visible the expertise, nuance and creativity of social workers, and how they remain hopeful and make a positive difference alongside people in later life. tinyurl.com/4cuuthy3

‘Being that hopeful person’: The contribution of social workers to older people’s well-being

This article discusses the findings from research about what social workers with older people do in their day-to-day work and how this helps older people.

tinyurl.com

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Martin Webber @martinwebber.bsky.social · Apr 17

Social frailty in older people is a growing issue and there are no robust tools available to health and social care practitioners in the UK to identify it. Well, not at the moment anyway... @nihrsphr.bsky.social sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve... Watch this space for updates!

New research project to tackle ‘Social Frailty’ in older adults secures NIHR Three Schools funding after groundbreaking preliminary study - NIHR School for Public Health Research

A research initiative exploring how to better identify and respond to ‘social frailty’ among older adults has successfully completed its development phase and secured funding for a major follow-on stu...

sphr.nihr.ac.uk

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Sarah Griffiths @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social · Apr 14

📢RESEARCH FELLOW in dementia - post available at UCL!

Come and join our friendly team working on a project to improve care and support planning for people with dementia who live alone.

Details: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

Please share!

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Joe Hanley @joehanley.bsky.social · Apr 15

Our research on coastal social work teams is ongoing. We are looking to speak to those involved in supporting this workforce in these communities, including:

- Social Work Educators
- Social Work Employers
- Community representatives

Please email [email protected]

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Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social · Apr 7

A beautiful #DementiaDiaries from George reflecting on his peaceful and beautiful garden. Naming the trees he planted 41 years ago and where he would like to die… but not just yet.

dementiadiaries.org/entry/22969/...

A beautiful diary from George reflecting on his 41 year old garden and where he wants to die - but not just yet - Dementia Diaries

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Angela Catley @angelacat.bsky.social · Apr 7

We met 80+ Notts County Council staff to talk about www.wigo.org.uk Q:
‘We’re all getting older...a care home or home ‘calls’ can be the only option. Is this what we want?
Read wigo.org.uk/nottinghamsh... & join us @socialcarefuture.bsky.social @vicrayner.bsky.social @alexfoxshared.bsky.social

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Angela Catley @angelacat.bsky.social · Apr 7

Notts C Council invited us to join 100s of its staff to talk about www.wigo.org.uk
Q:'We’re all getting older...a care home or home ‘calls’ can be the only option...Is this what we want? Report wigo.org.uk/nottinghamsh... & join us @juestanny.bsky.social @jonglue.bsky.social @coproisaac.bsky.social

Nottinghamshire County Council and When I Get Old - When I get old

At the end of last year Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) invited WIGO to play a part in its annual 2 day learning and celebration event in Newark. Hundreds of Council staff gathered to explore exp...

wigo.org.uk

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Patricia Conboy @patriciaconboy.bsky.social · Apr 4

A historic step for older people globally. www.helpage.org/news/a-victo...

A victory for older people everywhere: UN takes significant step toward a global rights convention

The UN has taken a historic step toward a global convention to protect the rights of older people - a major win after years of advocacy by older people and HelpAge network members worldwide.

www.helpage.org

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Gerry Nosowska @gerrynos.bsky.social · Apr 4

www.helpage.org/news/a-victo... UN takes another step towards a rights convention for older people. ‘This resolution is more than a procedural move – it’s a recognition that the time has come to uphold the dignity, equality, and rights of older people everywhere.’

A victory for older people everywhere: UN takes significant step toward a global rights convention

The UN has taken a historic step toward a global convention to protect the rights of older people - a major win after years of advocacy by older people and HelpAge network members worldwide.

www.helpage.org

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British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social · Apr 1

🔎 ICYMI: Last week, we launched our Generative AI and Social Work Practice Guidance.

We've included it in our new online hub with guidance and resources for social workers in relation to use of Artificial Intelligence.

Find out more 🔗 basw.co.uk/about-basw/c...

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Gerry Nosowska @gerrynos.bsky.social · Apr 1

Find out more about the #socialwork role when care homes close in this blog swopresearch.wordpress.com/2025/04/01/a...

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Jon Glasby @jonglasby.bsky.social · Mar 30

New research on what happens to older people, families and care staff when care homes close - policy and practice guide & training video via www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/soci...

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