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Latest from Age UK Discover blog: Lessons on death and dying in a global pandemic ageuk.org.uk/discover/2020/…

Die Grafik trifft es genau. (aus Philosophy Matters)

A blog I wrote on what next for the NHS and how it can start to support older people into the future. How the NHS recovers from coronavirus ageuk.org.uk/discover/2020/…

How will the NHS recover from coronavirus? Our Senior Health Influencing Manager Tom Gentry explores how NHS services can better support older people and recover from the COVID-19 crisis. Have a read: bit.ly/3aWswfT

Saw a thing on the internet and decided to try it too. This is what you get when you google ‘school boy’ and then ‘school girl’. This is why we talk about the blatant objectification and sexualisation of girls. This is why we focus on the oppression and abuse of girls.

I’ve spent the morning arranging enhanced security at my home & reporting another incident of concern to police. Unfounded allegations & calls to arms on twitter have consequences & I hope politicians from all parties will bear this in mind

We're recruiting for a Policy Manager, working across NHS and social care. We're looking for someone that can take a lead on major policy issues with a focus on evidence and improving the lives of older people. linkedin.com/jobs/view/2658…

We're delighted to release new guidance to support #geriatric medicine and #frailty teams deliver better system-wide care outcomes for older people👇 'Six Steps to Better Care for Older People in Acute Hospitals' in collaboration with British Geriatrics Society ➡️bit.ly/44ikrN3 1/4

NEW: Levels of illness are projected to change over the next 20 years for the English population. We spoke to Tom Gentry Senior Policy Manager of Age UK on what this means for older people's lives and the support they'll need, now and in the future ⬇️ health.org.uk/news-and-comme…

Early start today attending a breakfast roundtable Nuffield Trust on the role of the GP in Modern #GeneralPractice . I come armed with the latest Age UK report by @DrLisBoulton 'We have to take it one day at a time' ageuk.org.uk/globalassets/a… when 47% (around 12.1 million)

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help. The service is effective, confidential and free. Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk

Roses are red Violets are well, actually violet Unless we die young We're all going to be old. We Need A Plan For a society that promotes healthy ageing and provides health & social care that meets our needs as we age. An older people's strategy! NHS England British Geriatrics Society

Mental health in later life is overlooked and poorly supported because of systemic ageism across health and care, and society as a whole. We can change this with action both nationally and locally to ensure equitable support is offered at all ages centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications/m…

Our work with Age UK finds that older people face barriers to mental health support at every level: from being disregarded by services to being overlooked by mental health strategies: centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/item/olde…

Older people are too often overlooked and excluded from mental health support. Leading voice Centre for Mental Health believes that #MentalHealth in later life has been on the margins of policy and practice in England for decades. Read more in our new joint report 👇

An excellent week for Andrew Clegg and colleagues - two blockbuster papers out: bmj.com/content/384/bm… Evidence for community based CGA as advocated by NHS England 's Proactive care england.nhs.uk/community-heal…

Today we’re launching #ChooseGeriatrics – our new campaign which celebrates the variety and rewards of working in older people’s healthcare. Find out more and how to get involved! 👇 bit.ly/47JlgBr