BSGAgeismSIG

A reminder of our online event coming up on 25 March at 11 am. Join us here www.eventbrite.com/e/bsg-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

Examining perceived ageism and age-related stereotypes as potential moderators of the associations between biologically based risk factors and engagement with life in older adulthood | Ageing &… |... Welcome to the newsletter of the BSG Ageism Special Interest Group (SIG) We will now be publishing our newsletters on our Linked in page, as well as sending it to our email members and to members of ...

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.

🤝Join 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.

👉Every contribution makes a difference: bit.ly/DonateAgeEquality

#AGEPlatformEurope #AWorldforAllAges #AgeingEqual #Ageing

🆕 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.

📥 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.

📣 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

Today is #CarersRightsDay and we want all unpaid carers to know and use their rights

These can help you:
▪️ Access support
▪️ Juggle care and work
▪️ Look after your health and wellbeing
▪️ 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

Age UK London Ageism Survey Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.

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."

#ageism | Ageism Special Interest Group - British Society of Gerontology An initiative across Europe aimed at ending #ageism. We will be watching this with much interest. As the report says 'Ageism remains one of the least addressed forms of inequality in the EU framewor...

www.linkedin.com/posts/bsgage...

Loneliness in Later Life: A National Challenge with Human Consequences | British Society of Gerontology; Ageing, Business and Society Special Interest Group Longevity Week 2025: Tackling Loneliness in Later Life November 12th 2025 17.30-19.00hrs Online As part of the official Longevity Week 2025 agenda, the British Society of Gerontology; Ageing, Busines...

www.linkedin.com/posts/britis...

Our ✨NEW✨ LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ are hosting some Welcome Sessions to meet their new members, see below for details on how to sign up!

BSG Scotland: Inclusive Housing in Scotland Join us for a virtual event discussing inclusive housing in Scotland!

Join our online event exploring barriers to inclusive housing.
🗓️10:00-12:00 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...

Older People at the Edge of Humanitarian Response This study exposes the depth of the global neglect of older people, with very stark findings.

Important research from @helpage.bsky.social on older people being left behind www.helpage.org/news/older-p...

#hrc60 #togetheragainstageism | Ageism Special Interest Group - British Society of Gerontology This is great news and congratulations to Mahler Claudia #HRC60. #TogetherAgainstAgeism

Great, great news www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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 #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...

Global aid’s gender equality failures In a world that claims to prioritise gender equality, older women have been left on the sidelines.

A deeply concerning report from @helpage.bsky.social www.helpage.org/investing-in...

£1.2m 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.

👉 Let’s include older persons in:

🔸 Policy creation
🔸 Research
🔸 Program development

💡 Change starts when everyone’s voice is heard.

🔗 Learn more: https://cstu.io/4c2915

🆕 Our July'25 newsletter is here: bit.ly/4lDSb0B
𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲!

📖 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 We’re 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 We’re looking forward to what we can achieve together.

🆕 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.

📖 See more highlights in the full newsletter

#AGEPlataformEurope #CoverAGE