@bsgageismsig
Exchanging ideas, learning and opportunities, connecting people with a passion to work collaboratively to end #ageism. #TogetherAgainstAgeism. Info at https://www.britishgerontology.org/about-bsg/special-interest-groups/ageism
We hope you will join our online event on 25 March at 11 am - 12.30. We focus on internalised ageism, an update on the UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons and a survey of #ageism in London.
Join us here www.eventbrite.com/e/bsg-ageism....
We look forward to seeing you
Great campaign on the harms of #ageism
agewithoutlimits.org
If you want to see our February newsletter please see our Linked in post www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... or access the newsletter directly here mailchi.mp/3cd5f4e0e4b5...
Call for input by the "UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons" on #business and the human rights of older persons.
Deadline: 31st of January
www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for...
Excellent discussion on ageism in social care by @bsgageismsig.bsky.social Thanks to panel @melanie-henwood.bsky.social @richardhumphries.bsky.social @gerrynos.bsky.social & Steve Milsom. Underlines urgency for big reform of social care & key points for the Casey review.
Giving Tuesday - Donate - Support our mission to create a society for all ages
๐คJoin us this #GivingTuesday to support age equality.
Your support helps us push for a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons and fight all forms of ageism.
๐Every contribution makes a difference: bit.ly/DonateAgeEquality
#AGEPlatformEurope #AWorldforAllAges #AgeingEqual #Ageing
New launch AGE BAROMETER 2025 Older workers and the future of work: Navigating digitalisation, the green transition, and labour shortages Download
๐ The #AGEBarometer2025 is out now!
How are #digitalisation, the #GreenTransition and persistent #LabourShortages affecting #OlderWorkers?
Discover inspiring practices gathered by AGE members that promote inclusion and support quality working lives.
๐ฅ Download now: bit.ly/age-barometer-2025
These free photos can be used for your websites, reports, articles and social media.
See the full collection here: www.agewithoutlimits.org/image-librar...
#PositiveAgeing #PositivePhotos #Ageing #OlderAge #AgeFriendlyUK
Older women face both ageism and gender bias, impacting pay, healthcare, and leadership opportunities.
๐ฃ Speak out. Share this fact.
@cdnhumanrights.bsky.social @undecadeageing.bsky.social
#EndAgeism #OlderWomenRights #AgeEquality
Our next online members event is on 4 Dec at 11am to 12 noon where we will be debating #ageism in social care and discussing updates from our members. If you want to join us, and are not a member already, please join us by email BSGAgeismSIG@britishgerontology.org to obtain your ticket
Red and white graphic featuring a megaphone on the left emitting text: "Carers Rights Day." On the right, two overlapping speech bubbles read, "Know Your Rights" and "Use Your Rights."
Today is #CarersRightsDay and we want all unpaid carers to know and use their rights
These can help you:
โช๏ธ Access support
โช๏ธโฏJuggle care and work
โช๏ธโฏLook after your health and wellbeing
โช๏ธ When the person you care for is coming out of hospital
https://go.carersuk.org/CRD
Our call for papers for the BSG Creative Ageing SIG Symposia 2026 is now officially OPEN!
Check your inbox for all the details.
The deadline for submissions is 5pm (GMT) on Friday 19th December 2025.
Not a member? Email us: bsgcreativesig@britishgerontology.org
Great to see this survey on #ageism in London being undertaken by @ageuklondon.bsky.social www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/AgeismSurv...
We will be very interested in hearing the results #TogetherAgainstAgeism
"46% of recruiters think 57 is the moment candidates become too old for the role."
Our โจNEWโจ LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ are hosting some Welcome Sessions to meet their new members, see below for details on how to sign up!
Join our online event exploring barriers to inclusive housing.
๐๏ธ10:00-12:00 on 4th November
Opportunity to learn from leading voices in housing, ageing & inclusion & connect with others passionate about creating age-friendly, equitable housing solutions.
www.eventbrite.com/e/bsg-scotla...
Important research from @helpage.bsky.social on older people being left behind www.helpage.org/news/older-p...
What is ageism?
๐ง Stereotypes
๐ข Prejudice
๐ซ Discrimination
It shows up in systems, relationships & even self-perception. It affects healthcare, work, & justice.
Ending ageism = building an equitable society for all.
#AgeismAwarenessWeek #AgeWithRights #EndAgeism #AgeismAwarenessWeek
New report from Age UK considers through research the experiences of people over 50 from the Black Caribbean community and identifies there is so much more to be done for people to feel valued and included. www.ageuk.org.uk/siteassets/d...
A deeply concerning report from @helpage.bsky.social www.helpage.org/investing-in...
ยฃ1.2m grant fund launched to support older people on a low income in coastal and rural areas
ethicalmarketingnews.com/1-2m-grant-f...
@independentage.bsky.social
Older persons deserve a seat at every decision-making table. Their lived experiences are invaluable.
๐ Letโs include older persons in:
๐ธ Policy creation
๐ธ Research
๐ธ Program development
๐ก Change starts when everyoneโs voice is heard.
๐ Learn more: https://cstu.io/4c2915
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๐ Our July'25 newsletter is here: bit.ly/4lDSb0B
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๐ See more highlights in the full newsletter
#AGEPlataformEurope #CoverAGE
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first online event this morning. Great to have participants from across the UK with a wide range of expertise and experience united in a common cause #TogetherAgainstAgeism Weโre looking forward to what we can achieve together.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first online event this morning. Great to have participants from across the UK with a wide range of expertise and experience united in a common cause #TogetherAgainstAgeism Weโre looking forward to what we can achieve together.
Banner promoting June 2025 Newsletter by AGE Platform Europe.
๐ Our June'25 newsletter is here: bit.ly/3GaQLLG
AGE Conference Recap: discover key highlights and watch video testimonies from both young and older participants, sharing their views on intergenerational solidarity.
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#AGEPlataformEurope #CoverAGE
Itโs great to be at #BSG2025 and weโre delighted that the President @profmhyde.bsky.social has signed up to be a member of the Ageism SIG! #TogetherAgainstAgeism
