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Ageing and Older People
The IncludeAge Project
This guest blog explores the importance of inclusion in building strong, diverse communities. The IncludeAge project, led by Professor Judith Sixsmith at the University of Dundee and funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, works across the UK (Scotland, England and Wales).
Why inclusion matters
In this guest blog, Professor Judith Sixsmith, from IncludeAge at the University of Dundee, explores the value of older LGBT+ people and older people with learning disabilities in everyday communities.
South Gloucestershire Age-friendly Strategy
In South Gloucestershire the Council is working to become more Age-friendly and wishes to be recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as an Age-friendly area. Becoming Age-Friendly helps give direction on how to make places better for older people and the community as we age.
Seeing a person in all their wonderfulness
Nic Crosby and Amanda Nally explore the need for services to challenge themselves. Are they truly person-centred, or, is it just nice words that hide reality?
Joining the dots: the Sounding Board’s unique opportunity to make a real difference
The unique and invaluable role that members of the NHS England’s Older People’s Sounding Board play involves not only sharing their life experiences, opinions and knowledge, writes Tony Watts OBE. It’s also demonstrating that maintaining...
Neighbours: How small acts can make a big difference to individuals and communities
A member of our Older People's NHS Sounding Board shares some thoughts around small acts, neighbourhoods and dementia.
See the person
Training for people who work directly with those needing care and support. Based on life experiences, biases and values, and how this impacts on providing genuine person centred support.
Blog: Together, we’re shaping the future of our health services
Tony Watts OBE is a partner of the NHS Older People’s Sounding Board, which we facilitate on behalf of NHS England. On International Day of Older People, Tony writes about making older people’s voices heard.
Blog: Making older people’s voices heard… where it matters
Tony Watts OBE is a partner of the NHS Older People’s Sounding Board, which we facilitate on behalf of NHS England. On International Day of Older People, Tony writes about making older people’s voices heard.