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Today is United Nations International Day of Older Persons, observed under the theme “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights”. It’s a day…

This extended blog is the substance of a speech given to the EVH conference on the 17th May. It is on the theme of ageism and during it Donald Macaskill explores the history of age through the ages in...

What does it mean to feel confident about care decisions? Knowing you have reliable information and have explored your options can help you feel comfortable with your next move.

This article discusses the findings from research about what social workers with older people do in their day-to-day work and how this helps older people.

A research initiative exploring how to better identify and respond to ‘social frailty’ among older adults has successfully completed its development phase and secured funding for a major follow-on stu...

At the end of last year Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) invited WIGO to play a part in its annual 2 day learning and celebration event in Newark. Hundreds of Council staff gathered to explore exp...

The UN has taken a historic step toward a global convention to protect the rights of older people - a major win after years of advocacy by older people and HelpAge network members worldwide.

The UN has taken a historic step toward a global convention to protect the rights of older people - a major win after years of advocacy by older people and HelpAge network members worldwide.

In this guest blog, Jon Glasby shares messages and resources from recent research into the role of social work when care homes close.  Social work is a profession that knows about endings. Whe…

In this guest blog, Jon Glasby shares messages and resources from recent research into the role of social work when care homes close.  Social work is a profession that knows about endings. Whe…

The State of Ageing is the most detailed and up-to-date report about ageing in England. Hover over the different chapter sections and central logo to find out more.

Improving support for Nearest Relatives under the Mental Health Act

Safeguarding adults at risk is a core responsibility for practitioners in adults services. Research in Practice is inviting Partners to share their experiences of positive practice in safeguarding adu...

18th March 2025 17.30-19.00 CET (UK time 16.30-18.00)Exploring Intergenerational Solidarity: Social work in Europe across the generationsThis is a free event. To register in advance click here or

This Evidence Review was co-produced by Research in Practice and Social Care Future, and brought together groups of people, with different lived experiences of social care, to talk about five key chan...