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Hans Rocha IJzerman @ijzerman.bsky.social director ABSL.io | founding editor InMind Magazine | co-founder Psych Science Accelerator, CREP, and Fédération française pour les liens sociaux | author @ WW Norton | researcher Univ of Oxford | Honorary Member Institut Universitaire de France | LONELY-EU
Dr Nilu Ahmed @nilufar-ahmed.bsky.social Assoc Prof of Psychology and Inclusion @ Bristol Uni. Chartered Psychologist. Accredited Intersectional Psychotherapist. Diversity and Inclusion Trainer. Public Speaker. Sari lover.
CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre (CASCADE) based at the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University. https://linktr.ee/cascaderesearch
Peter Beresford @peterberesford.bsky.social Activist, writer, researcher UK interested in disability, mental wellbeing, sustainability and welfare state, wants to see a better more sharing, kind and cooperative world
ExChange Wales @exchangewales.bsky.social An all-Wales network that brings together workers, researchers & those who use services to share experiences and expertise & learn from one another. https://linktr.ee/exchangewales
Nadiya Kelle @nadiyakelle.bsky.social Sociologist, interested in unpaid work, associations between gainful employment, caregiving and volunteering
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Dr Danny Penman @drdannypenman.bsky.social Author of the bestsellers 'Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World' & 'Deeper Mindfulness: The New Way to Rediscover Calm in a Chaotic World.' www.franticworld.com @DrDannyPenman
@gainpageof2026.bsky.social @gainpageof2026.bsky.social Gainposts🙂 Turn On Post Notifications
Maria Williams @mwilliamsjourno.bsky.social Journalism, communications, writing. Often found with her nose in a book. Learner of Cymraeg and Spanish. Based in Abergavenny.
Innovations in Dementia @innov-dementia.bsky.social UK community interest company working hand-in-hand with people with dementia. Inspiring different conversations about dementia. Damian (York), Steve and Rachael (Exeter). For more about us visit www.myid.org.uk
OCE Lab @ocelab.bsky.social Our research seeks to uncover how people interact within civil society organizations and how those interactions can strengthen organizations, promote civic engagement, and improve the quality of life in communities.
The Churchill Fellowship @churchillfship.bsky.social We support UK citizens to follow their passion for change through learning from the world. We were founded in 1965 as the living legacy of Sir Winston Churchill. Learn more: churchillfellowship.org
@ageinternational.bsky.social @ageinternational.bsky.social
Shared Lives Plus @sharedlivesplus.bsky.social The UK charity for supportive shared living - #SharedLives and #Homeshare We're no longer active here. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
PRIME Cymru @primecymru.bsky.social Making it work for the over 50s! 💚 PRIME Cymru is a charity supporting over 50s in Wales to secure employment, set up in business and upskill through training/volunteering. Founded by HM King Charles III in 2001.
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social Wales's social care workforce regulator. Making a positive difference to social care in Wales.
Trauma-Informed Wales @tf-cymru.bsky.social A societal approach to understanding, preventing and supporting the impacts of Trauma and Adversity. https://traumaframeworkcymru.com/
Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social Canolfan Gwasanaethau Cyhoeddus Digidol - building better public services for Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 www.gwasanaethaucyhoeddusdigidol.llyw.cymru www.digitalpublicservices.gov.wales
Co-production Network for Wales @copronetwales.bsky.social We want a fairer, more sustainable Wales where everyone has a voice that's heard. Come and join us! https://linktr.ee/copronetwales
Age Without Limits @agewithoutlimits.bsky.social We are Age Without Limits, a campaign from Ageing Better. We are supporting people to change the way we all think about ageing. Will you be part of the change? ➡️ Find us on our main social channels; Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook (see agewithoutlimits.org)
Older People's Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople.bsky.social An independent voice and champion for older people. Posts by the Commissioner and her team. Cymraeg: @comisiwnphcymru
Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social We fund the remarkable science and radical social change needed to help everyone to age well. vivensafoundation.org.uk
WATCH Project @watch1.bsky.social Widening Access to Trials in Care Homes (WATCH) is a collaborative project led by Prof Roy Soiza at NHS Grampian. Aims to produce best practice guidance to enable the recruitment of care home residents into vaccine trials. Received Vaccine Innovation Fund.
Solidarity RPM @solidarityrpm.bsky.social Darren Mark Skilton - Brighton & Hove. Left. Supporting activism, social action, and activist organisations. Collective Action. Socialist. LGBTQIA+. Anti-facism. Anti-racism. Climate activism. Free Palestine. NHS. Love and Solidarity.
Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory @giam-uwl.bsky.social Official Bluesky of the Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory at UWL. Researching dementia, ageing and memory. (Bluesky may not represent views of UWL)
Aled Singleton @aledsingleton.bsky.social Place-based and economic development research Cardiff Business School. Methods based around arts, walking and psychogeography. Treasurer RGS-IBG Participatory Geography Research Group. https://profiles.cardiff.ac.uk/staff/singletona1
Liam Jones @liamljones.bsky.social Specialty Registrar in Geriatrics and General Internal Medicine. NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow at the University of Southampton. Micro-adventurer. Connoisseur of fine cheeses and ugly shoes.
Nick @akanicholas.bsky.social Aspiring social worker and mental health officer. Passionate about mental health and wellbeing. Committed to social justice and rights-based approaches. Background in public health protection and substance use commissioning. He/Him. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇮🇹
Thomas A Lowe @thomasalowe.bsky.social Research Fellow at Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the National University of Singapore. Creative methods, ageing in place and later life experiences and perceptions, including informal care.
Darren Mark Skilton @darrenmarkskilton.bsky.social Collective Action Brighton & Hove. Left/Green. Solidarity RPM. Give Street Project. Vegan. Gooner. LGBTQIA ally. He/Him.
Delyth Jewell @delythjewell.bsky.social Plaid Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Promoted by/Hyrwyddwyd gan Delyth Jewell, Ty Gwynfor CF10 4AL
Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social The Centre for Research on Ageing (CRA) at the University of Southampton is a leading multidisciplinary centre studying ageing and influencing policy locally, nationally, and globally.
Julie Taylor @snarkymimi.bsky.social Retired RN.RNM.IBCLC.ANLC.CNS. She/her. Mum & Mimi. Amateur astronomer. Winemaker. Married. #nevertrump #blacklivesmatter 🌈Ally.Anti Fascist!
Heléna Herklots @helenaherklots.bsky.social Founder and Chair, Special Interest Group on Ageism, British Society of Gerontology |#TogetherAgainstAgeism Trustee, Independent Age | Associate, National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi)
REEVALUATE EU Project @reevaluate-project.bsky.social An EU funded project that provides tools for prioritization, contextualization, 3D modeling and reuse of cultural heritage to empower museums and the public to collaborate in making heritage accessible, inclusive and secure. Visit us at "reevaluate.eu".
Jan Marc Morawe @janmarcmorawe.bsky.social Gender Scholar Interests: (a)sexualities, health communication, masculinities, contraception/safer sex, repro health, climate crisis, IR, peace/conflict studies, utopias/dystopias, mental health, media, history, ... https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7802-2721
Faculty of Public Health @fphuk.bsky.social The UK's professional membership body for #publichealth. We work with our members to protect and improve health for all. www.fph.org.uk
Trace @tracela.bsky.social Forever Mancunian 🐝 Socialist because I am a decent human being ‘The essence of an independent mind lies in not what it thinks but how it thinks’ Christopher Hitchens #NHS #Humanity 🇺🇦🇵🇸🌈🇨🇦#BowieForever ⚡️ No DM’s please- it’s just odd 🙃
Richard Martin @mimosacymru.bsky.social Producer, Welsh Politics commentary, Welsh Politics Pod/Hiraeth/Yr Hen Iaith 🏆 Pods. Nerth gwlad ei gwybodaeth. Cymro, Pontypriddian, Proxy Canadian & Æresdansker 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇨🇦 🇩🇰 (cyfrif personol/personal account)
Prof Debra Jackson AO @debrae.bsky.social @usydnursingschool.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief @jadvnursing.bsky.social. Nurse. Advocate for social justice. Lover of yarn & related crafts, slow stitching, sewing, animals, gardening, upcycling. Open mind. Aotearoa/Gundagurra country #nursesky
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 https://paolazaninotto.com/
Prof Martin Hyde @profmhyde.bsky.social Professor at the University of Leicester. Researching work, retirement & health in a global context. Editorial lead for Journal of Global Ageing.
M-BRIGHT Study @m-bright-study.bsky.social Mental health capacity Building and strengthening In Global Health systems. Building capacity in mental health in Vietnam & Cambodia https://www.qmul.ac.uk/wiph/centres/centre-for-public-health-and-policy/global-public-health-unit/m-bright/
Ben Saltmarsh @bensaltmarsh.bsky.social Head of Wales for National Energy Action
National Energy Action Cymru @nea-cymru.bsky.social Working to ensure everyone in Wales can have a warm, safe and healthy home. Part of National Energy Action (NEA), the UK #FuelPoverty charity.
Dr Mengxing J @drmengxing.bsky.social Associate Lecturer @standrewssgsd.bsky.social | @phrg-standrews.bsky.social | #SocialWork @unimelb.bsky.social | #InternationalDev @sheffielduni.bsky.social | @cheveningFCDO | @bsg-era.bsky.social | @bsgscotland.bsky.social https://tinyurl.com/45h572w4
BSG Technology & Ageing SIG @bsgtechagesig.bsky.social We are interested in all things #Technology, #digital #ehealth #security #privacy #telehealth #mhealth #ageing & #aging Find out more: http://bit.ly/2LUwxEf
Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social We want a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. That’s why we give help to everyone living with dementia today, and hope for the future. Find us at https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
Dr Lisa Davison (they/them) @lisadavisonphd.bsky.social Quantitative Research Fellow, University of Stirling BSG Social Media Lead Emerging Researchers Outgoing Chair BSG Scotland Interim Chair BSG LGBTQ+ SIG Views, thoughts & endorsements are my own 🌻🦻🏳️‍🌈
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/
Celebrate Ageing Ltd @celebrateageing.bsky.social A charity combating ageism and building respect for older people. Web: celebrateageing.com
International Longevity Centre UK @ilcuk.bsky.social Looks at impact of ageing populations on society. Small team, huge agenda. Easily distracted by wealth of stories in data. Interested in health, income, communities & solutions for better long lives. Posts by Team ILC. For more info: https://ilcuk.org.uk
The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk A proud Manchester institution with teaching, research and social responsibility at the heart of everything we do.
Emma Green @emmagreenukds.bsky.social University of Manchester, UK Data Service
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 Other impact activities: https://ukdataservice.ac.uk/impact/ Email us at: ukdsimpact@jisc.ac.uk
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/
Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social Associate Professor in Gerontology at the University of Southampton, UK. Research into ageing, ethnicity, mental health, social care, informal care. Health of Irish migrants. Teaching gerontology, dementia, crime and older people, qualitative methods.
Dr Christoph Heuser @ch-he.bsky.social Gerontologists with a weird interest in research philosophy
Policy Press @policypress.bsky.social Imprint of @brisunipress.bsky.social. Independent, not-for-profit social science publisher. Celebrating 25 years of publishing with a purpose. https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/linktree
Gateway to Global Aging Data @g2aging.bsky.social The Gateway to Global Aging Data is a platform for population survey data on aging around the world. Your one stop shop for aging data. http://g2aging.org
Science News @scinews.bsky.social Science News from Academic Journals etc.
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 Max Planck Society (@maxplanck.de). www.demogr.mpg.de/go/press
ChrisBintener @chrisbintener.bsky.social Project Officer #Gerontologist interests: #health #digitalisation #neurodegeneration & related topics.
Empowered Conversations CIC @empconvs.bsky.social We support families affected by dementia to stay well, stay connected and stay together for longer by delivering evidence based communication courses, one to one dementia focused therapeutic support, a carers voice group and a bereavement group.
Rose Gilroy @profroseg.bsky.social Professor of Ageing, Planning and Policy at Newcastle Uni in UK. Working to develop a non agesit society with good choices available to all.
@mariacallen.bsky.social @mariacallen.bsky.social
Ana Barbosa @anabarbosa85.bsky.social Senior research fellow in digital health Centre for Digital Innovations in Health and Social care
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.
Sandra Staudacher @sandrastaudacher.bsky.social
Rick Crust @rc.szs.net Lurking in the real world intersection of digital & social inclusion, particularly with older or marginalised people in the UK, eg- https://50pd.uk Earth resident since 1947. Connected since 1987. #SocialMediaSceptic #RealWorldFirst
David Lain @davelain.bsky.social Professor of Work and Ageing, Newcastle University. Out now: Older Workers in Transition (Bristol University Press)
@junjie-huang.bsky.social @junjie-huang.bsky.social
CHASM - Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management @chasm-uob.bsky.social CHASM is an interdisciplinary research centre at the University of Birmingham, working towards a society where everyone has the financial security they need to thrive.
David Sinclair @sinclairda.bsky.social #Ageing #Cycling #Walking #Technology #BBCWorldService #Sustainability #Vaccination #LiveMusic #WrexhamAFC Chief Executive, International Longevity Centre UK
Jenny Blomqvist @jennyblomqvist.bsky.social Masters degree in Gerontology and Public Health | Physiotherapist, AMK 📚 Passionate about aging, health, mental health, memory disorders, nature, creative methods in rehabilitation, dancing etc. etc. 🌞
Yongjie Yon @geronews.bsky.social Technical Officer on #Ageing and Health @WHO_Europe | Gerontologist, Researcher, Policy Analyst, Advocate for the Rights of Older Persons | Personal views/opinions
Keith Bellizzi, PhD, MPH @drkeithbellizzi.bsky.social Professor | author | cancer survivorship researcher | resilience | healthy aging | cyclist | advocate and 3xsurvivor #uconn Opinions are my own https://www.keithbellizzi.com
Deirdre Robertson @deirdrearobertson.bsky.social Behavioural Research Unit at ESRI & Trinity College Dublin School of Psychology. All views my own. Our lab page is: http://esri.ie/bru
David W. Hardy, Esq. @hardymediation.bsky.social Atty, mediator, teacher. Lawrence, KS Advocate, MBA, former uni admin. Spouse:🧑‍🤝‍🧑@bsbadger INTJ/ENTJ 🚫DMs 🚫 Porn 🚫 Crypto 🚫 OnlyFans 🚫GoFundMe YES to int. news, sci, law, art, philos, Left pol, philanth, nature
Sira Karvinen @sirakarvinen.bsky.social PhD, PI, mother, blogger, and an Academy research Fellow at JYU. Fascinated to discover the molecular, cellular, and physiological mechanisms underlying healthy aging and longevity. EV enthusiast! ORCID: 0000-0001-7731-1390 Blog: ikakriisi.home.blog
Jane Falkingham @janefalkingham.bsky.social Professor of Demography and International Social Policy, and Vice-President (Engagement and International) at the University of Southampton. Director of @cpc-cg.bsky.social.
@amysalmon.bsky.social @amysalmon.bsky.social
Fawn Harrad-Hyde @fawnharradhyde.bsky.social Research Associate at Uni of Leicester / LOROS hospice. Mildred Baxter Postdoc Fellowship. Using qualitative research methods to research decision-making at times of deterioration in care homes. Soon-to-be Mum. She/her 🏳️‍🌈
Jane Minter @janeminter.bsky.social 💛💙 Interests housing, care, #ageing, #ageism news, politics. Love art, photos and the stars. Live with the lovely Tim. European. Gone rural. Listen more than pronounce
British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social Official account of the British Society of Gerontology. Email: info@britishgerontology.org
Domenic Angelino @domenichealth.bsky.social Fitness Expert | Writer | Brown University Public Health Alum linktr.ee/domenichealth domenicangelino.com instagram.com/domenichealth linkedin.com/in/domenicangelino tiktok.com/@domenichealth
Claire Louise White @mrsclwhite.bsky.social Community-led Housing professional at Cwmpas. Frustrated writer. Community Land Trust Network trustee. Firm believer in cooperation and people powered approaches to create a fairer, greener, more equal society. 🏠Merthyr Tydfil. Views my own.
Gareth M. Thomas @gmthomas.bsky.social Reader | Cardiff University Sociologist (Disability | Health and Illness | Reproduction | Stigma) Co-Editor in Chief of 'Sociology of Health and Illness' He | Him | His
Mererid Mair @mereridmair.bsky.social Caernarfon...Cymru ...Y byd mawr crwn! 😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Gweithiwr Cymunedol a Gweinidog Mam Gwydion a Llywelyn a gwraig Richard Rwdlan - y westie sydd yn y llun!
Kellie Payne @drkcpayne.bsky.social Policy Manager, Carers and Bereavement at Marie Curie, PhD in Culture and Climate Change, mum of a 6 year old, an American living in UK for 20 years
Youth Resilience Unit @qmulresilience.bsky.social Launched on March 1, 2021. Our team researches how young people use resources to prevent and overcome mental distress. Please see more at https://www.qmul.ac.uk/wiph/centres/centre-for-psychiatry-and-mental-health/youth-resilience-unit/
DIAW @diawales.bsky.social DIAW brings together organisations from all across Wales that are working together to make Wales a digitally-inclusive nation.
Communities Creating Homes @cclhcymru.bsky.social Yr hwb ar gyfer Tai dan Arweiniad y Gymuned yng Nghymru yn helpu cymunedau i feddwl am dai mewn ffordd wahanol. The Wales hub for Community-Led Housing helping communities think about housing differently. Darperir gan / Delivered by @cwmpas.bsky.social
Social Business Wales @socialbizwales.bsky.social Social Business Wales is funded by Welsh Government. It is delivered by a consortium of providers. Call us on 03000 6 03000.
Digital Inclusion Wales | Cynhwysiant Digidol Cymru @diwcdc.bsky.social Prosiect cynhwysiant digidol Llywodraeth Cymru, wedi'i ddarparu gan @cwmpas.bsky.social / Welsh Government digital inclusion project, delivered by @cwmpas.bsky.social
Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social Mae Cwmpas yn asiantaeth ddatblygu sy'n gweithio dros newid cadarnhaol. Cwmpas is a development agency working for positive change.