Bridget Penhale (@bpenhale) 's Twitter Profile
Bridget Penhale

@bpenhale

Academic and researcher, Co-editor Journal of Adult Protection (Emerald publication), elder abuse and adult safeguarding specialist. Tweets are my own views.

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Jo Maugham (@jolyonmaugham) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We believe Nigel Farage has broken the rules by failing to declare help he's been getting from an associate of his fellow far right agitator Steve Bannon so we've complained to the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner. goodlaw.social/5wmk

Clive Lewis MP (@labourlewis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, there are nationwide protests against planned cuts to support for disabled people. This is the statement of support I sent to the organisers of today's demo in Norwich. "Friends, Let me say this clearly and without hesitation: I stand with all those that refuse to be

Clive Lewis MP (@labourlewis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"I get that my government is trying to rebuild public services. But frankly, with a sclerotic economy, if you're not prepared to reform the economy, take on vested interests, or tax wealth, then you are going to be left with choices like this to cut support for disabled people

Neil Stone (@drneilstone) 's Twitter Profile Photo

RFK Jr has cut Alzheimers research. Alzheimers. One of the most devastating, urgent and increasing health problems we face today. He's not interested. He's a nasty piece of work.

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The Trump regime has put a 10% tariff on the Heard Island and McDonald which is inhabited only by Penguins. The majestic Penguin has become the first nonhuman in history to enter a trade war with the United States.

The Trump regime has put a 10% tariff on the Heard Island and McDonald which is inhabited only by Penguins. The majestic Penguin has become the first nonhuman in history to enter a trade war with the United States.
Margaret Young (@ageknowble) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢#HRC58 adopted resolution A/HRC/58/L.24: create an Intergovernmental working group to draft an international legally binding instrument on older people's rights. Advocates, supporters, THANK YOU! #AgeWithRights Global Alliance NGO Ageing Geneva UN For Ageing UN Human Rights Council UN Human Rights UN For Ageing

📢#HRC58 adopted resolution A/HRC/58/L.24: create an Intergovernmental working group to draft an international legally binding instrument on older people's rights. Advocates, supporters, THANK YOU! #AgeWithRights <a href="/GAROP_Sec/">Global Alliance</a> <a href="/NgoAgeing/">NGO Ageing Geneva</a> <a href="/UN4Ageing/">UN For Ageing</a> <a href="/UN_HRC/">UN Human Rights Council</a> <a href="/UNHumanRights/">UN Human Rights</a> <a href="/UN4Ageing/">UN For Ageing</a>
HelpAge International (@helpage) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A historic day for older people’s rights! Today, UN Human Rights Council took a key step towards a United Nations Convention on the Rights of #OlderPeople—a long-overdue, binding commitment to dignity & inclusion. After years of advocacy, it's time to get drafting! #AgeWithRights #HRC58

ILC Canada (@ilccanada) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great day for human rights for older persons.Resolution adopted for a working group to draft a UN convention on older people🙏to Canadian & International NGO’s, Ambassadors ⁦Bob Rae⁩ ⁦@peterevanmac⁩ ⁦Canada Mission UN⁩ ⁦⁦Canada in Geneva 🍁⁩ ⁦UN Human Rights

Great day for human rights for older persons.Resolution adopted for a working group to draft a UN convention on older people🙏to Canadian &amp; International NGO’s, Ambassadors ⁦<a href="/BobRae48/">Bob Rae</a>⁩ ⁦@peterevanmac⁩ ⁦<a href="/CanadaUN/">Canada Mission UN</a>⁩ ⁦⁦<a href="/CanadaGeneva/">Canada in Geneva 🍁</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="/UNHumanRights/">UN Human Rights</a>⁩
Bridget Penhale (@bpenhale) 's Twitter Profile Photo

So good that you were there co-ordinating responses and keeping everyone informed. Great too that you could be present for the adoption - thanks for your commitment and contributions Ellen Graham

Mr PitBull (@mrpitbull07) 's Twitter Profile Photo

*One month before her 95th birthday, Patricia Routledge wrote something that still gently echoes:* **“I’ll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry — worry that I wasn’t quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I

*One month before her 95th birthday, Patricia Routledge wrote something that still gently echoes:*

**“I’ll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry — worry that I wasn’t quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I
ILC Canada (@ilccanada) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What is ageism? 🧠 Stereotypes 💢 Prejudice 🚫 Discrimination It shows up in systems, relationships & even self-perception. It affects healthcare, work, & justice. Ending ageism = building an equitable society for all. #AgeismAwarenessWeek #EndAgeism #AgeismAwarenessWeek

What is ageism?

🧠 Stereotypes
💢 Prejudice
🚫 Discrimination

It shows up in systems, relationships &amp; even self-perception. It affects healthcare, work, &amp; justice.

Ending ageism = building an equitable society for all.

#AgeismAwarenessWeek #EndAgeism #AgeismAwarenessWeek
ILC Canada (@ilccanada) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢 Older persons deserve full human rights protections. ILCC joins advocates worldwide in calling for a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons United Nations United Nations Geneva #HumanRights #EndAgeism #ILCC #CCAA

📢 Older persons deserve full human rights protections.
ILCC joins advocates worldwide in calling for a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons

<a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> <a href="/UNGeneva/">United Nations Geneva</a> 
#HumanRights #EndAgeism #ILCC #CCAA
HelpAge International (@helpage) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Systemic ageism runs deep in our society, shaping how we think, act, and create policies around ageing. It's about systems that reinforce harmful stereotypes and inequalities. Explore how to join the fight for a society for all ages. Learn more: ow.ly/CRoj50XgGxl

ILC Canada (@ilccanada) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📅 Nov 18 | 12:20–1:20 PM ET Join Harvard Law School Project on Disability, Petrie-Flom Center & CLBB MassGen-Harvard for a panel on the new UN treaty on the rights of older persons. Learn how lessons from the #CRPD can guide stronger global protections. 🔗 Register: cstu.io/1ed10b Global Alliance

📅 Nov 18 | 12:20–1:20 PM ET
Join <a href="/HLSPOD/">Harvard Law School Project on Disability</a>, <a href="/PetrieFlom/">Petrie-Flom Center</a> &amp; CLBB MassGen-Harvard for a panel on the new UN treaty on the rights of older persons.
Learn how lessons from the #CRPD can guide stronger global protections.
🔗 Register: cstu.io/1ed10b
<a href="/GAROP_Sec/">Global Alliance</a>