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News (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.
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.
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.
Blog: Do we need a new narrative on ageing and a whole life strategy?
We're proud to mark Global Intergenerational Week with a blog from long-standing NDTi ambassador and member of the NHS Older People's Sounding Board, Dame Philippa Russell.
Blog: Reflections on a hectic 18 months
Paul Gutherson, lead for ageing and older people, reflects on some of the challenges and outcomes of the past 18 months before moving on to a new role.