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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

2 years

Called GP yesterday morning, triaged and booked in for an appointment and seen within 2 hrs. Excellent GP, physical exam, prescription by email to pharmacy and ready to pick up by the time I got there. Amazing #NHS #primarycare Those who work in it deserve our support.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

This is another great step in tackling ageism in society. Today, at the Centre for @Ageing_Better , we have launched a collection of age-positive icons to replace stereotypical symbols of ageing. They're free to use and available here:

Range of free-to-use ‘age-positive’ icons launched to replace stereotypical symbols of ageing

We've released a suite of icons, freely available for public use, as alternatives to symbols commonly used to represent ageing and older people.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

Feel very proud of @Ageing_Better and all we achieved. This is a team medal. You know who you are. Visionaries, plumbers, funders, trustees, partners, supporters, and those that made it happen. 🏅🎉🌟 #MBE #ageing #ageism

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

Screamed at the radio yesterday as PM described inequalities in life expectancy and then muttered that he didn’t know what people do in Rutland to live longer. Black Report! Marmot ! Come on. This is not news. Poorest women actually die younger. @marmotihe #LevellingUp

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

6 years

Why do we think we can import Dutch models of high quality home care when they spend 4.3%GDP on long term care and UK only spend 1.2%GDP? Forthcoming Social Care Green Paper and NHS LTP must address funding and delivery of long term care.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

Thank you to everyone for your messages of congratulation on my MBE. WOW! What an honour and great recognition for all the fantastic work of the team too @Ageing_Better

Dr Anna Dixon recognised in New Year’s Honours List 2021

Our Chief Executive, Anna Dixon, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List 2021 for services to wellbeing in later life.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

Sooooo exciting. Not every day you get post from ER at the Palace. Invitation to MBE investiture at Windsor Castle. Hat or no hat that is the question? 😉

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

6 years

NEW STRATEGY: Today we announce our new @Ageing_Better strategy and four ambitious goals for #HealthyAgeing , #FulfillingWork , Safe and #AccessibleHousing , #Connectedommunities #TransformingLaterLives

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 months

Look forward to supporting the ministerial team to progress our plans for health and care.

Stephen Kinnock

@SKinnock

3 months

Busy first week in my new role as Minister of State for Care @DHSCgovuk , covering adult social care, primary care and community care. We'll be working relentlessly to address challenges and seize opportunities for change across the portfolio, so watch this space! 👍 #teamwork

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

After many months of hard work it’s so exciting that my new book will be published soon. The Age of Ageing Better? A Manifesto for our Future will be out on 11th June. If you want to be sure to get your hands on it then pre order your personal copy now:

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

Big day. Moving back to my home town after 30 years away. Looking forward to walks on the moors and being close to my parents. #ilkley #yorkshire

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

I stand today alongside the many women who provide care. Those who work for low pay in the care sector and those who provide unpaid care for loved ones. A better social care system is a feminist issue #IWD2022

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

It is always a hard decision to leave any organisation but the time is right...

Dr Anna Dixon MBE to leave the Centre for Ageing Better as Chief Executive

We are sorry to announce that Dr Anna Dixon MBE will be leaving the Centre for Ageing Better in June following her success in starting up the organisation and leading it over the last five and a half...

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

End of a chapter in my life and the opening of a new one as I leave @Ageing_Better and start work on the Archbishops’ Commission on Reimagining Care

Reimagining Care Commission | The Church of England

Developing a radical and inspiring vision, drawing on Christian theology and tradition, that reimagines care and support.

www.churchofengland.org

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

My book The Age of Ageing Better? A manifesto for our future is officially out today in the USA. I hope they don’t think I can’t spell ‘aging’ !

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

7 years

Please can we have better infographics to represent older people. Too often shown with walking sticks assumes mobility problems. #activeageing

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

Having been Chief Analyst at DHSC I find the lack of a published impact assessment on #socialcarecap proposals appalling. Lords must press for this before returns to Commons. Thank goodness for @so_says_sally @CharlesTTHF

Richard Humphries 💚

@RichardnotatKF

3 years

For MPs voting on #socialcare today, this is the clearest independent assessment of the issues, along with the letter you’ve had from @1adass .

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

Few tears shed this morning as I said thank you to the amazing @Ageing_Better team at my last all staff meeting. They are such a talented, committed and caring group of people. Been such a pleasure to work with them.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

2 years

Excited that @JustinWelby uses his New Year's message to highlight the importance of caring for one another and to trail the #ReimaginingCare report out January 24th in which we set out a hopeful vision for care and support. @HLAdultCare @socfuture @1adass

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for leaders to fix social care

The Most Reverend Justin Welby uses his new year's message to highlight the social care crisis.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

⁦ @BBCNews ⁩ ‘Hospitals 'imploding' as waits at worst-ever level.’Again blame put on older people. No discussion of why happening. Need properly funded social care, better adapted housing, stronger community support and support for family carers.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

After many months of hard work it's exciting to hold and have a physical copy of my book. The Age of Ageing Better? A Manifesto to our Future is out tomorrow (June 11). You can pre-order copies now from here:

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

2 years

So my sabbatical has ended not as I could have imagined when it started a year ago. A new adventure ahead for me …

Yorkshire and the Humber Labour

@yorkshirelabour

2 years

Congratulations @annalouisedixon , the Labour Party candidate for Shipley. The people of Shipley deserve far better than they have been given by the Conservatives. Anna will deliver the fresh start that local people deserve.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 months

Was thinking of my dear friend and former @TheKingsFund colleague @jomaybin as I asked my first question in Parliament today. #LongCovid

Anna Dixon MP for Shipley

@annalouisedixon

3 months

Asked my first question in Parliament today in response to @patmcfaddenmp statement on 1st report of the Covid Inquiry. Important we don’t forget all those who continue to suffer with long Covid including children. #CovidInquiryUK #CovidInquiryreport #CovidInquiry #LongCovid

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

Images, like language, shape the way we think about old age and ageing. Given so many more of us are living longer, it’s time we started using more realistic. We hope this library will be a valuable resource for anyone who wants to depict the diversity of later life.

Ageing Better

@Ageing_Better

4 years

📣 AGE-POSITIVE LIBRARY LAUNCHED 📣 We have launched a free library of positive and realistic images of people aged 50 and over. The images, which depict older people in non-stereotypical ways, are available for download and free to use. Read more:

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

This is what 47 looks like. #AgeProud #UNIDOP no hiding my white hair 👩‍🦳

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

"Older people are portrayed as a homogeneous group to be managed or mollycoddled, rather than a group of diverse and active citizens with rights." I write about the language around ageing after the release of @Ageing_Better 's new report around ageism.

Mocking, patronising and demonising: UK’s ageist attitudes revealed in new report

Attitudes to ageing and older people in the UK are mostly negative, according to a review of the evidence, with older people seen as incompetent, hostile or a burden on society.

ageing-better.org.uk

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@timesredbox

5 years

Older people deserve respect during the coronavirus crisis, writes @DrAnnaDixon of @Ageing_Better

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

The current portrayal of older people is so negative, with disability and decline unfairly presented as inevitable consequences of ageing. Unless we take action now, we will see the continued marginalisation of our ageing population. It was great to be part of this report:

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

Without action we could see many in their 50s and 60s falling out of the workforce years before their state pension age and struggling to get by until they are able to draw their pension. Read the new report by @Ageing_Better and @LearnWorkUK .

Ageing Better

@Ageing_Better

4 years

📢NEW REPORT 📢 A new report from Ageing Better and @LearnWorkUK shows that the number of older workers on unemployment benefits has doubled as a result of the pandemic. More info below⬇️

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

After many months of hard work, today marks the release of my new book, The Age of Ageing Better? A Manifesto For Our Future. It presents a refreshingly optimistic vision for the future that could change the way we value later life in every sense.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

25 days

It’s been a busy week at Labour conference. I have been speaking about the need to value and support carers, the importance of safe, affordable and accessible homes, how we shift care into the community, and innovate in social care. #LabConf24

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

How should we tackle age segregation in our communities ? Do we need more shared community spaces? #connected #communities @Ageing_Better

The gap between young and old has turned Britain into a dysfunctional family | John Harris

When different generations lead such separate lives, it damages everyone, says the Guardian columnist John Harris

www.theguardian.com

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

6 years

Feels like we talk about transformation and new models of care and yet assume the professional roles we have had for the past 100 years will serve us for the future. Where are the radical ideas? #ntsummit

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

The only way to address this unfairness at the heart of health and social care is to redefine the distinction between ‘medical’ and ‘social’ need. Most people need both whether they have cancer or dementia. Let’s redefine the system around the person

Cancer Or Dementia: The Social Care System Is Unfair To People With Either Condition | The King's...

The often-made contrast between ‘free’ support for cancer and ‘means-tested’ support for dementia is not entirely accurate, says Simon Bottery.

www.kingsfund.org.uk

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 months

I might be a tad busy in the next few weeks so don’t expect to hear much from me on here. If you want to follow my campaign to become an MP for my home seat of Shipley or support in anyway please follow 👇

Anna Dixon MP for Shipley

@annalouisedixon

5 months

🚨The General Election has just been called. 🚨 I'm standing to be your Labour MP. This is your chance to vote for change in Shipley constituency.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

Drawing on the evidence and insights that @Ageing_Better has generated over the past 5 years, I set out in my new book a manifesto for how society needs to change to respond to the massive age shift and create the #AgeOfAgeingBetter

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

2 years

And in other news...

Anna Dixon MP for Shipley

@annalouisedixon

2 years

Growing up in Yorkshire in the 80s, I witnessed the devastating impact of Tory policies. They're at it again and it’s time for change. That's why I am standing to be MP for Shipley, to speak up for our people in Westminster. Together we can win 👇

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

Don't apologise for your age! Be proud of your age. Talk about what you contribute/ enjoy/ are interested in. The main things are to stay active and healthy, keep working as long as you can (in a job you enjoy ideally) and invest in friendships. #AgeofAgeingBetter

Ageing Better

@Ageing_Better

4 years

Lynn on YouTube asks: What do you think we/people should be doing for ourselves to stay contributing, challenge stereo types and live long useful happy lives? #AgeOfAgeingBetter

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

I will be appearing on @ITVTonight at 7.30pm this evening, to talk about @Ageing_Better 's work on housing. And how there is a need for more safe, accessible and diverse housing options for people in, and approaching later life. #ITVTonight

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

6 years

A new landmark report from @Ageing_Better shows that too many of us are at risk of spending later life in poverty, ill-health and hardship #StateOfAgeing

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

Sadly, today too many people are without the care and support they need to live a full life. I am delighted to have been asked to Chair the Archbishops’ Commission on Reimagining Care.

Ageing Better

@Ageing_Better

4 years

The Centre for Ageing Better’s Chief Executive, @DrAnnaDixon , has been appointed as the Chair of a new Archbishop’s Commission on Reimagining Care. Read more:

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

2 years

Moved by tragic story of child’s death due to hospital error and above all hierarchical medical culture. More to do to make it safe to speak up for junior clinicians and parents. @JamesTitcombe @Jeremy_Hunt #patientsafety

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

2 years

It is critical that government address pay and conditions of those working in care. Short thread 🧵 “Half of care workers in England earn less than entry level supermarket roles.” ⁦ @TheKingsFund ⁩ ⁦ @guardian ⁩ ⁦ @unisontheunion ⁩

Half of care workers in England earn less than entry level supermarket roles

MPs tackling crisis of 165,000 staff vacancies hear of managers dreading Aldi opening nearby ‘as I know I will lose staff’

www.theguardian.com

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

2 years

What a privilege it's been. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our report 'Care and Support Reimagined' out TODAY 📣 Care and support should be about enabling everyone to live full lives, regardless of age or ability. ⬇️

Final report of the Reimagining Care Commission | The Church of England

The final report of the Reimagining Care Commission – a clear Christian vision for reimaging care and support.

www.churchofengland.org

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

6 years

This is why @Ageing_Better we want to see more people remain in fulfilling work for longer. Not just about finances also gives purpose and social connections

The Health Foundation

@HealthFdn

6 years

'Mental health problems account for up to 40% of all GP consultations, and the interaction between work and #mentalhealth is often laid bare,' says @BecksFisher . In her latest blog, she explores the ways in which good work promotes good health. #9to5

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

7 years

Meaning and purpose key to good later life. That's why @Ageing_Better promoting fulfilling work and volunteering in later life

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

@HarvardChanSPH

7 years

New research shows that having a purpose in life may help people maintain physical function and independence as they age.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

6 years

Thrilled to have just singed our MOU with @PHE_uk in a new 5-year partnership to work on improving health outcomes for people in #LaterLife

New five-year partnership to drive improved health outcomes for people in later life

The Centre for Ageing Better and Public Health England have signed an MoU and will work together to realise a joint ambition for everyone to have five extra years of healthy, independent life.

ageing-better.org.uk

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

2 years

What a privilege it's been. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our report 'Care and Support Reimagined' out TODAY 📣 Care and support should be about enabling everyone to live full lives, regardless of age or ability. ⬇️

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

2 years

Thanks to everyone who joined excellent @1adass workshop today @TheKingsFund helping to build a roadmap of how we implement our shared vision for care and support. Enjoying working with @KateJopling

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 months

Moved by Dementia Journeys exhibition @ScienceGallery @KingsCollegeLon Powerful stories of those caring for loved ones with dementia. This is their manifesto. Highly recommend. @CarersTrust @CarersUK @DementiaUK #dementia #carers

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

6 years

I'm pleased to announce that we've appointed leading health and work expert Professor Dame Carol Black as our new chair. I'm sure her great experience will help us to improve the experiences of those in later life.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

As past trustee of ⁦ @GeriSoc ⁩ saw amazing work that geriatricians and colleagues in old age Care including nurses, OTs etc do. #NHS needs to plan for multidisciplinary workforce

NHS ‘woefully unprepared’ for care of an ageing England

Royal College of Physicians warns over lack of geriatricians, many of whom are themselves due to retire

www.theguardian.com

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

“This affects all of us. At one time or another we are needing care or providing care. We have got to get away from seeing this [as a] thing that happens to someone else.” Read my views alongside @JustinWelby as part of #ReimaginingCare

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

When waiting times and rationing are happening in hospitals there is uproar and millions ££ thrown at the NHS. When its older people and disabled people who are going without care at home, there appears to be no response. 1.5million hours. That is shocking

Jane Townson OBE

@drjanetownson

3 years

> 1.5m hours of commissioned homecare couldn’t be provided between Aug & Oct due to lack of staff, despite record growth in provision. 1 in 2 councils has had to respond to a care home closure or bankruptcy over last 6 months. 400k waiting for assessment.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

7 years

Excited to announce @Ageing_Better @DCMS review into volunteering 50+

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

I’ll be on a panel later discussing the impact of communications and negative language on older workers and consumers. @Ageing_Better #FutureOfAgeing #LongevityDividend @ILCUK

Ageing in society

We want to help society respond positively and constructively to the demographic age shift, which will see one in four of us aged over 65 in the next 20 years.

ageing-better.org.uk

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

One of the first over 45s to get jab and Moderna. Thank you #NHS . Super efficient. @uclh staff brilliant.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

Read my thoughts on why we need to take urgent action as part of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing @nature @WHO @Ageing_Better

The United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing requires concerted global action

Nature Aging - Actions are needed by national and local governments, businesses and community organizations to rise to the challenge of the age shift as part of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing.

www.nature.com

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

Who’d have thought 4 years ago there would be over 700 investors, designers, entrepreneurs etc in a room interested in the opportunity of later life. I love it when I hear people passionately talking about our mission. @Ageing_Better

Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) Healthy ageing innovation and investment in the UK

This paper provides a discussion on where further investment and innovation is necessary and proposes how the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund can fill identified gaps and complement existing...

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

8 years

District nursing critical to end of life care and care of frail and complex patients at home #nhsfinances Need to value and invest

Claire Holditch

@Claire_Holditch

8 years

Our evidence shows 6% reduction in district nursing staffing levels since 2013 #nhsbncommunity #nhsfinances @TheKingsFund @NHSBenchmarking

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

Longevity is a privilege of the wealthy. In the debate on ageing, it’s time to talk about class. Great blog by ⁦ @NorthLDNCares ⁩ founder Alex Smith

Longevity is a privilege of the wealthy. In the debate on ageing, it’s time to talk about class

In a leafy, affluent corner of Hampstead, tucked away in high-up north London, I meet Eliza, aged 88. A retired journalist who also worked…

alexsmith1982.medium.com

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

"Negative stereotypes, however, can be broken down by fostering understanding between individuals, so it’s crucial that we support intergenerational relationships to thrive," read my contribution to the new #Togetherinthe2020s report from @united4allages .

Denise Burke

@united4allages

5 years

#Togetherinthe2020s is the new report from @united4allages with 20 ideas for creating a Britain for all ages by 2030, ideas contributed by a wide range of local and national organisations who want to end age segregation and ageism in the UK. Full report at

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

2 years

“They are the bedrock of the care system” Good to hear leaders of #NHS calling for better pay for care workers on @BBCr4today (6:48) @FRSAMatthew @NHSConfed @Voa1234

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

The United Nations have released their 'Global report on ageism' with recommendations to invest in evidence-based strategies to tackle ageism, and the use of data and research to improve understanding. Read my blog below:

Kicking off a global conversation about ageism

The United Nations have released their 'Global report on ageism' with recommendations to invest in evidence-based strategies to tackle ageism, and the use of data and research to improve understand...

ageing-better.org.uk

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

A6 Many community facilities are only used by one age group - think schools, nurseries, day centres, care homes, and even some bars, cafes etc. Can we rethink our community spaces to make them more inclusive of people of all ages? #axschat

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

What a view to start the week. Staying with my co-Chair the Bishop of Carlisle to read and prepare for the work of the Archbishops’ Commission on #ReimaginingCare

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

Well said @mancunianmedic #ageism #EverydayAgeism is pervasive and needs to be called out. @Ageing_Better will soon be publishing work on age stereotypes and is working to shift attitudes to age and ageing.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

Early morning walk in the snow on Ilkley Moor. At -3C definitely needed a hat. Beautiful start to the week.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

It's nearly time for to pop the champagne corks with the team to celebrate the publication of my new book #AgeofAgeingBetter Out today. If you haven't got your hands on a copy you can order

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

The Centre for @Ageing_Better has curated some of our key content related to the coronavirus pandemic and its implications for those in or approaching later life. There's blogs, case studies and news stories reacting to the ever-changing situation.

Ageing Better's response to the COVID-19 pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact us all, Ageing Better remains as committed as ever to its mission of improving later lives.

ageing-better.org.uk

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

7 years

More older workers would boost economy and create more jobs for all ages. Win win for all generations @Ageing_Better @resfoundation

Older workers crucial to future of UK economy – report calls for more opportunities for over 50s

Working in later life is key to raising tax revenue, reducing welfare bill and promoting financial independence in retirement, our new report shows.

ageing-better.org.uk

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

11 months

Good to share platform with new @NuffieldTrust CEO @Thea_Stein at @CarersTrust conference. She is passionate about care and carers as well as NHS. Soon there will be a triumvirate of women ruling the health thinktanks! @JenniferTHF @swoolnough 🤩 #50YearsForwardForCarers

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

Hopefully you are all as delighted as I am with the #NYHonours @csfoot @CETurner1975 @Finaction @JustinNewman01 @etwyning @ppvernon @paddythomson @DavidOrrCBE I am lucky to have such a great team @Ageing_Better

Ageing Better

@Ageing_Better

4 years

We're delighted that our Chief Executive, @DrAnnaDixon , has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List for services to wellbeing in later life.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

Read our new report, Too Much Experience, as part of our Good Recruitment of Older Workers research. Ageism in the recruitment process has a profound effect on older workers with over a third of people in their 50s and 60s feeling at a disadvantage in applying for jobs.

Ageing Better

@Ageing_Better

4 years

📣 NEW REPORT 📣 Our latest report finds that over a third of 50-69 year olds think their age would put them at a disadvantage in applying for jobs. #TooExperienced

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

7 years

Just catching up on #OldPeoplesHome4YO . You were brilliant @geri_baby . Made me laugh and cry. This is the future @Ageing_Better

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

2 years

What an inspiring son you have. THANK YOU for introducing us! @NHS_RobW #ReimaginingCare

Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

2 years

“We’ll tell you about who we are and what we like to do” George talks about the difference care and support make to him. Watch the full interview and read the summary of #ReimaginingCare Listening Exercise

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

6 years

Let’s start talking about right sizing not down sizing and build homes to meet the gap in the market for affordable #accessiblehomes across tenures #agefriendly

GM Ageing Hub

@GMAgeingHub

6 years

⁦ @PaulDBrant ⁩ highlights importance of #housing options for #olderpeople at UK #agefriendly conference - our #rightsizing report with @Ageing_Better + ⁦ @MSAphase ⁩ shows one size doesn't fit all

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

International perspectives on age friendly environments from Japan, Rwanda, Hong Kong and Greater Manchester. Despite differences in proportion of older people all thinking about inclusion, active ageing, communities. @GMAgeingHub #HealthyLongevity

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

6 years

New report from @Ageing_Better urges employers to adopt five steps to ensure they are ready for the ageing workforce as number of #OlderWorkers rises

Call for employers to do more for older workers

The Centre for Ageing Better's report calls for employers to be more age-friendly and inclusive of those over 50, including doing more to tackle age discrimination in the workplace.

ageing-better.org.uk

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

7 years

Heading to Manchester to meet @AndyBurnhamGM Excited to talk about his vision for making GM the best place to grow older @Ageing_Better

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

Why do we think it's OK to liken someone of a certain age to a good cheese or wine? Are you 'vintage'? @JudiDench007 certainly isn't. #AgeProud #UNIDOP @Ageing_Better

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

In my book, The Age of Ageing Better, I wanted to turn the misleading and depressing narrative of 'burden' and 'massive extra costs' of people living longer on its head & show how our society could thrive if we started thinking differently. #geribookclub

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

2 years

What a lovely way to spend the morning. Walking on the moors and talking all things care and support with @lockwood_sian and @mroutled Thanks for coming to my neck of the woods.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

“Seeing ageing as an opportunity not a challenge” I love it when I hear things @Ageing_Better has been arguing for being said back at a room full of people @APPGLongevity

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

6 years

Great discussion about how we can put people at the heart of the plans for the NHS for next 20 years and make #healthageing a priority @HelenaHerklots @Ageing_Better @Number10press

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

📢📢📢 The Archbishops' Commission on #ReimaginingCare wants to hear your views on care and support 📢📢📢 What should care and support look like in future? What needs to change? Respond here:

Archbishops’ Commission on Reimagining Care - Listening and Engagement Exercise | The Church of...

On this page you will find questions we are asking as part of the Listening and Engagement phase of the Commission on Reimagining Care’s work.

www.churchofengland.org

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

8 months

Real desire to work together to make good on the vision and ambitions in Time to Act. Thanks @TLAP1 and all those who contributed today. @1adass @socfuture @LGAcomms @CareQualityComm @SCIE_socialcare

#socialcarefuture

@socfuture

8 months

Today we joined the set up meeting of the Time to Act Reform Group. This group will connect social care system leaders with people who draw on social care. Starting from @socfuture vision it’s aims are 1. Take & support early action on changing social care 2. Join up asks of govt

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

8 months

Look forward to event tomorrow with @andrewgwynnemp @wesstreeting @andrew_harrop @AnnaSeverwright @so_says_sally where we will be working together to develop a roadmap for a National Care Service and sharing ideas about the priorities for reforms. @cmcanea @unisontheunion

Anna Dixon MP for Shipley

@annalouisedixon

8 months

I am proud to support @unisontheunion campaign for a National Care Service. I know the difference good care can make and the challenges for those who need care and their family carers when it's not there. #LetsMakeCareWork

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

Absolutely thrilled to be getting started on our pilot programme @GMAgeingHub @greatermcr @DWP @Ageing_Better to develop and test a new approach to supporting over 50s back into work

Pilot programme announced to help over 50s back to work

The Centre for Ageing Better, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and the Department of Work & Pensions have announced the ‘Greater Manchester Employment Support for Over 50s’ pilot programme to...

ageing-better.org.uk

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

I will continue to use the term “health inequalities”. The differences in life expectancy and disability free life expectancy between rich and poor are a matter of social justice. #publichealth #inequalities @DHSCgovuk

Rachel Flowers

@racheljflowers

3 years

So apparently “health inequalities” and “public health” disappear along with PHE - not for me and every Director of Public Health #HealthInequalities #Publichealth | The BMJ

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

Wonderful to see @CETurner1975 IRL and hear about new role with @CarersLeeds Lots of food for thought about how local authorities, communities and families could work together better #ReimaginingCare

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

Televised activity classes, designed with the needs of over 50s in mind, would reach many people in this age group who have struggled to stay active over the past year, particularly those who are less likely to access this kind of content online.

Ageing Better

@Ageing_Better

4 years

New figures show that over a third of over 55s have seen their strength decline since the COVID-19 outbreak, and nearly 40% are doing less exercise than last year. Along with @MrMotivator we are calling for action to support over 50s to keep active.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

2 years

Social care is everybody’s business. I’m excited to be launching Reimagining Care report at the end of January. It’s time for us to reimagine care and support so that everyone can live life to the full, regardless of age or ability. Watch this SPACE 📢📢

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

11 months

“Why don’t we have the equivalent of Mothercare on the high street selling products for older adults” Asks @CMO_England “It’s not fashionable!” He was told. Private sector has a role in designing and selling products. Inclusive design. @DesignAge_ #healthyageing2023

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

7 years

Delighted to launch @Ageing_Better partnership with @LeedsCC_News @LeedsOPF to make Leeds best city to grow old @AgeFriendlyLDS

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

6 years

Read my new blog for @IndependentAge on five key things from @Ageing_Better 's discussion around breaking the taboo surrounding ageism

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

3 years

Saying goodbye to @csfoot today. End of an era. I have had the pleasure of working with Catherine twice @TheKingsFund and @Ageing_Better She is a smart, passionate and compassionate leader. @PhoenixGroupUK are lucky to have her.

Catherine Foot

@csfoot

3 years

I feel like I have truly found my ikigai in this question of longevity and its social and economic implications, so I am beyond thrilled to be moving on to set up a new think tank on just that, under the auspices of @PhoenixGroupUK , set to launch later this year.

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

Just about to go on Newsnight. Turn on NOW!!

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

4 years

Very excited to lay my hands on my book The Age of Ageing Better? for the first time. You can get your hands on it soon by pre ordering

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

6 years

Important to note triggers such as bereavement and ill health not age lead to loneliness. Important to support people to build and sustain social networks through transitions. ⁦ @age_uk ⁩ ⁦ @Ageing_Better ⁩ ⁦ @BritishRedCross ⁩

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Anna Dixon MBE 💚

@DrAnnaDixon

5 years

The language we use matters. Everyday ageism reinforces negative stereotypes. Together we can tackle #ageism #AgeProud @Ageing_Better

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