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Heléna Herklots

@helenaherklots.bsky.social
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Founder and Chair, Special Interest Group on Ageism, British Society of Gerontology |#TogetherAgainstAgeism Trustee, Independent Age | Associate, National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi)

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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Our Chair @helenaherklots.bsky.social and Steering Group member @judithphillips.bsky.social were pleased to attend the @vivensa.bsky.social conference today. Great conversations, inspiring presentations, and thought-provoking posters. Congratulations to the Vivensa team.
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Age UK London @ageuklondon.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Ageism is widespread across London - and now we have the data to prove it. 📊 51% of older Londoners have experienced ageism 💬 37% feel devalued 😔 62% don’t feel able to speak out It’s time for change. Join us and stand with #LondonAgainstAgeism
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Heléna Herklots @helenaherklots.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Beautiful sunset this evening
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Claudia Mahler @olderpersons.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
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...
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OHCHR | Call for input by the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons on business and the human rights of older persons
BackgroundUnder international human rights law, States have the obligation to protect individuals against human rights abuses within their territory and/or jurisdiction by third parties, including bus...
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Sally Richards @sallyrichards4.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
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.
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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
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.
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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
It’s great to be at #BSG2025 and we’re delighted that the President @profmhyde.bsky.social has signed up to be a member of the Ageism SIG! #TogetherAgainstAgeism
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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Ending Ageism, Together: What’s Possible When We Join Forces? Thursday, 17 July 2025 from 10:00 to 11:30 (BST) We would love you to join us our first collaborative discussion on combatting #ageism. If you are not a member do join us and get tickets by Emailing BSGAgeismSIG@britishgerontology.org
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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Sending our best wishes to everyone taking part in @agewithoutlimits.bsky.social action day tomorrow. Let’s celebrate ageing and challenge ageism #AgeWithoutLimitsDay #TogetherAgainstAgeism
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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
'We can't fight ageism without looking at how it lives inside us. Here's why this work matters to me.' Check out this brilliant post by @garychristopherhq.bsky.social member of the Steering Committee #TogetherAgainstAgeism www.linkedin.com/posts/bsgage...
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#togetheragainstageism #ageism #ageing | Ageism Special Interest Group - British Society of Gerontology
Reflections on internalised ageism and why this new Ageism Special Interest Group matters, by Gary Christopher, member of the Steering Committee We can't fight ageism without looking at how it li...
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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
A new report out from us @independentage.bsky.social this week looking at the challenges faced by older private renters living on a low income and older landlords to keep their homes energy efficient: www.independentage.org/turning-the-... #renter #renters #renting #housing #energy
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Turning the dial: How improving energy efficiency in the private rented sector can benefit older people in financial hardship
We heard about the difficult experiences of tenants living in cold homes and how investment in energy efficiency could help.
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