Age UK @age-uk.bsky.social We believe every older person should be valued and included. Let's change how we age 💜 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/
Heidi Karjalainen @heidikarj.bsky.social Economist at the IFS
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Global Observatory of Long-Term Care @goltc.bsky.social A platform to facilitate cross-national learning on how to improve and strengthen #LongTermCare, sharing research evidence, policy and practice and supporting collaborations. Part of the International Long-Term Care Policy Network
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UK Data Service Impact @ukdsimpact.bsky.social Supporting the impact of the UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social
Data Impact blog: http://blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk
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Social Biobehavioural Research Group @ucl-sbb.bsky.social Research Group & WHO Collaborating Centre based at the Department Behavioural Science & Health at UCL, led by Prof Daisy Fancourt, investigating how social factors affect health.
David Sinclair @sinclairda.bsky.social #Ageing #Cycling #Walking #Technology #BBCWorldService #Sustainability #Vaccination #LiveMusic #WrexhamAFC
Chief Executive, International Longevity Centre UK
Prof Paola Zaninotto @profpaolazaninotto.bsky.social Professor at UCL
Deputy director of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA)
Researching how climate and environment shape healthy ageing, cognition, and wellbeing, Statistical methods for longitudinal analysis
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UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social World-leading @ucl.ac.uk research and teaching in education, culture, psychology and social science, right here in the heart of London and beyond.
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German Longitudinal Environmental Study @glen-study.bsky.social A longterm, nationwide, representative panel study on climate change, society and the environment. Funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG)
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The Social Research Association @the-sra.org.uk A membership body for social researchers. We aim to represent, support, connect and inform our members and the wider social research community.
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IMS Epidemiology, University of Cambridge @imsepidemiology.bsky.social Research to improve population health in the UK and around the world.
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Charlotte Campbell @charlottecampbell.bsky.social Research Fellow @ CLOSER, UCL Social Research Institute
ECR Chair-Elect & newsletters @ SocSocMed
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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social Professor of Developmental Psychology at KCL IoPPN. Never fits in. Fellow of @acmedsci + @AcadSocSciences
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UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies @clscohorts.bsky.social CLS is home to a unique series of UK national cohort studies. We conduct research and produce policy evidence to improve lives.
We are based at UCL Institute of Education. We are funded by the ESRC.
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UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration @ukllc.bsky.social National Trusted Research Environment (TRE) for longitudinal research. Funded by UKRI. Find us on LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/ukllc/
UCL Public Engagement @uclengage.bsky.social Here to support staff and students to engage with public groups and communities outside of UCL. We believe that by listening to and collaborating with people, we can improve our research and teaching to make a greater impact and create positive change.
The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social Championing social mobility through evidence-based programmes, agenda-setting research and policy advocacy: https://linktr.ee/thesuttontrust
UCL Faculty of Life Sciences @ucllifesciences.bsky.social Home to a thriving community of students, researchers and academics, who together research, teach and study the science and biology of life. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/lifesciences-faculty/
LSE Impact @lseimpactblog.bsky.social 💥A platform for those interested in increasing the impact of academic research. 📨 Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/subscribe-via-email/
Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org IPPR is the UK’s leading progressive think tank.
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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social We are Nesta, the research and innovation foundation. We apply our deep expertise in applied methods to design, test and scale solutions across the innovation lifecycle. linktr.ee/Nesta_uk
Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social Britain’s leading cross-party think tank, with a mission to enable markets and government to work together to benefit society.
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Ada Lovelace Institute @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social Making data & AI work for people & society.
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social Britain's oldest political think tank. The future of the left since 1884.
The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social We are an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK.
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Royal Statistical Society @royalstatsoc.bsky.social We're a membership body for statisticians and data professionals, promoting a world with data at the heart of understanding and decision-making.
UCL Social Research Institute @sriucl.bsky.social Changing the world for the better through world-class social science research and education. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/departments-and-centres/ucl-social-research-institute
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Smart Data Research UK @sdruk.bsky.social The UK’s national programme for smart data research, home to six data services. Our mission is to unlock the power of data to improve lives. Funded by UKRI: www.sdruk.ukri.org. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/44bEXBN.
Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA/ELCV) @clsa-elcv.bsky.social Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging/l'Étude longitudinale canadienne sur le vieillissement. Long-term, national research platform following 50,000 participants.
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UCL Social Data Institute @uclsocialdata.bsky.social Amplifying UCL’s advanced research and teaching in social
data and methods.
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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care @ucliehc.bsky.social We address major 21st century health challenges such as health equity, obesity, tobacco and alcohol, ageing and the organisation of healthcare.
Population Europe @populationeu.bsky.social The Network of Europe's Leading Demographic Research Centres: https://population-europe.eu
Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) @mpidr.bsky.social The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) is one of the largest demographic research bodies in Europe and part of
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ESRC Centre for Population Change and Connecting Generations @cpc-cg.bsky.social Improving understanding of the drivers & implications of population change & intergenerational connectivity. Funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) UKRI, incl. Unis of Southampton, St Andrews, Stirling, Oxford, and Resolution Foundation.
Society for Longitudinal and Lifecourse Studies (SLLS) @sllshome.bsky.social Promoting longitudinal and lifecourse research
House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk News & information from the UK Parliament’s second chamber. Produced by its staff to show how the Lords checks and challenges the UK government.
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European Survey Research Association (ESRA) @esrasurvey.bsky.social The European Survey Research Association (ESRA) is the leading professional organisation of survey researchers in Europe, with members from the academic, government, non-profit and commercial sectors.
Population Aging Research Center @pennaging.bsky.social Population Aging Research Center (an NIA-funded Demography and Economics of Aging center) at the University of Pennsylvania (PSOM & SAS), co-directed by Norma B. Coe and Hans-Peter Kohler & the Get Experience in Aging Research Undergraduate Program.
Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org The Resolution Foundation is an independent think-tank dedicated to lifting living standards in the UK.
Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk The UK’s leading independent think tank working to make government more effective.
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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social We work to speed up and support the transition to a future free from poverty, in which people and planet can flourish.
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Cancer Research UK @cancerresearchuk.org We’re the world's leading independent cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information.
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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social Bringing extraordinary ideas and everyday experience together to tackle the challenges facing us all.
Creative Ageing; Development & Agency @cadaengland.bsky.social CADA - leading a fundamental rethink and reflection on ageing and creativity.
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Mencap @mencap.org.uk Supporting people with a learning disability to live their lives to the full💜
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Stonewall @stonewalluk.bsky.social We imagine a world where all lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people are free to be themselves 🌈
National Energy Action @nea.org.uk National Energy Action - the UK's #FuelPoverty Charity. Taking action so everyone can have a warm, safe and healthy home - www.nea.org.uk
Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social We connect, strengthen and enable our network and beyond. We do this by influencing and shaping national and local place-based approaches to movement, physical activity and sport as drivers for positive social change.
Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org We fund research that changes people’s lives.
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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social We one of the UK’s leading Disabled People's Organisation run by and for Disabled people, working for justice and equality for all.
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UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence @housingevidence.bsky.social CaCHE is a multidisciplinary partnership between academia, housing policy and practice.
Working across eight institutions, our researchers produce evidence that contributes to tackling the UK’s housing problems.
CLOSER, the home of longitudinal research @closer-uk.bsky.social Our mission is to increase the visibility, use and impact of longitudinal population studies, data and research. We are funded by the UKRI Economic and Social Research Council.
Catapult Network @catapultnetwork.bsky.social Innovate UK Catapult Network comprises nine world-leading technology and innovation centres spanning more than 65 national locations.
UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org The UK’s largest public funder of research. Our mission is to advance knowledge, improve lives and drive growth.
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@everydayageism.bsky.social @everydayageism.bsky.social Here to raise awareness: ageism is in our everyday; it’s destructive and divisive but the more widely it’s recognised the better we can combat it!
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Hospice UK @hospiceuk.bsky.social Hospice UK fights for hospice care for all who need it, for now and forever. We champion the 200+ hospices across the UK, and run the campaign Dying Matters.
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Booming Encore @boomingencore.bsky.social Are you interested in living a long, healthy and purposeful life? Then you are definitely in the right place. Welcome to Booming Encore!
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YouGov @yougov.co.uk YouGov gathers real opinions and behaviours from worldwide panel members to power insights into what the world thinks. Join now: https://account.yougov.com
Stroke Association @thestrokeassoc.bsky.social We're here to help survivors and their loved ones facing the catastrophic impact of stroke find strength through support. Monitored 8am-4pm.
Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social An independent voice and champion for older people. Posts by the Commissioner and her team.
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social Powering the National Databank, National Device Bank and our free online digital skills platform, Learn My Way. Supporting the National Digital Inclusion Network.
Header image text reads: "Fixing the digital divide - for good."
Understanding Society @usociety.bsky.social Longitudinal survey following 40,000 UK households annually. Enormous research opportunities. Based at the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/
exerciseworks @exerciseworks.bsky.social Exercise Works in the prevention & treatment of disease. By Honorary Visiting Professor/Associate Professor Ann Gates MRPharmS #MovementForMovement
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ukactive @ukactive.bsky.social The UK's trade body for the physical activity sector, representing organisations across fitness, health, sport and leisure. More People, More Active, More Often.
House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk Where elected MPs represent the public, legislate, and scrutinise the Government. Find out more about their work and how Parliament happens.
UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social The UK’s largest collection of UK and international social, economic and population data. Funded by UKRI through the ESRC. https://ukdataservice.ac.uk/
Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social HSCWRU, at King's College London, conducts research into the workforce. Follow for news of our findings and upcoming free events. Director: @annetteboaz.bsky.social Visit: www.kcl.ac.uk/hscwru
The Centre for Local Economies (CLES) @clesthinkdo.bsky.social Founded in 1986, the Centre for Local Economies is an independent economics think tank and charity. We work collaboratively to develop solutions that ensure economies are rooted in the places people call home.
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The BMA @bma.org.uk We’re the trade union and professional body for UK doctors and medical students.
WHO @who.int The World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations’ health agency, championing Health For All.
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NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence @nicecomms.bsky.social National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
We produce useful and usable guidance for the NHS and wider health and care system.
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The Carer @thecareruk.bsky.social The Carer - The premier publication for the independent Nursing and Residential Care Homes sector.
Published weekly in digital and bi-monthly in print.
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk Providing support, raising awareness, and hosting research ❤️
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Compassion in Dying @compassionindying.bsky.social We want people to be in control of their end-of-life decisions because there is no-one better to make them.
The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social We mobilise the humanities and social sciences to understand the world and shape a brighter future.- G @gatesfoundation.bsky.social @gatesfoundation.bsky.social
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National Institute of Economic and Social Research @niesrorg.bsky.social Founded in 1938, NIESR is Britain’s longest established independent research institute focusing on macroeconomics and social policy.
Men's Health Forum @menshealthforum.org.uk The Men's Health Forum is a charity that seeks to improve the health and wellbeing of men and boys across England, Wales and Scotland.
Even today, across the UK, one man in five dies before the age of 65.
Together we can change that.
Innovate UK @innovateuk.bsky.social Innovate UK is the UK’s innovation agency. It helps businesses develop the new products, services and processes they need to grow through innovation.
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Care City @carecityuk.bsky.social A social enterprise working with communities, health and care partners to create innovative change of local benefit and national significance.
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IHI @ihi.org Improving health and health care worldwide | We teach, coach, convene, and care.
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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk Where the House of Commons and the House of Lords scrutinise the work of the Government. Learn more about Parliament, its people and our unique heritage.
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Michael Marmot @michaelmarmot.bsky.social Professor Sir Michael Marmot is Professor of Epidemiology at University College London, Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity and Past President of the World Medical Association
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People's Health Trust @peopleshealthtrust.bsky.social People’s Health Trust is a national charity working with local communities across Great Britain to address health inequalities through the building blocks of health. We want to stop people dying too young.
Dementia UK @dementiauk.bsky.social The specialist dementia nursing charity. 💙
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social Official account for Britain’s leading independent economic research institute. https://ifs.org.uk/
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Mind @mind.org.uk Fighting for mental health – for support, for respect, for you ✊
National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is Britain's leading independent social research organisation. Visit natcen.ac.uk for more information.