Tom Gentry

Head of Health and Care Policy at Age UK (own views).

[Tom Gentry @TomoGentry]

"There is a major task in restoring those services that older people have missed during the pandemic".

My article on how the NHS recovers from COVID.

https://t.co/sZasVnFnUE

[Tom Gentry @TomoGentry]

@HSJEditor @Davewwest @NHSEngland It is a welcome article. Age UK have been ringing the bell on this for a number of years, including in advance of the 2023 Autumn statement. https://t.co/nzrXOXFJSr

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

Today we’re launching #ChooseGeriatrics – our new campaign which celebrates the variety and rewards of working in older people’s healthcare. Find out more and how to get involved! 👇
https://t.co/GYOUEN8FmR

[Eileen Burns @EileenBurns13]

An excellent week for @drandyclegg and colleagues - two blockbuster papers out:
https://t.co/PqbqGWu1Af
Evidence for community based CGA as advocated by @NHSEngland 's Proactive care
https://t.co/Ngjvog032w

[Age UK @age_uk]

Older people are too often overlooked and excluded from mental health support.
Leading voice @CentreforMH believes that #MentalHealth in later life has been on the margins of policy and practice in England for decades.
Read more in our new joint report 👇

[Andy Bell @Andy__Bell__]

Mental health in later life is overlooked and poorly supported because of systemic ageism across health and care, and society as a whole. We can change this with action both nationally and locally to ensure equitable support is offered at all ages https://t.co/jdb0U5XnKV

[Centre for Mental Health @CentreforMH]

Our work with @age_uk finds that older people face barriers to mental health support at every level: from being disregarded by services to being overlooked by mental health strategies: https://t.co/YGvfYg1c8Q

[Eileen Burns @EileenBurns13]

Roses are red
Violets are well, actually violet
Unless we die young
We're all going to be old.

We Need A Plan
For a society that promotes healthy ageing and provides health & social care that meets our needs as we age.
An older people's strategy!
@NHSEngland @GeriSoc

[Age UK @age_uk]

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help.

The service is effective, confidential and free.

Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at https://t.co/i1gPkbev4I

[Tom Gentry @TomoGentry]

@Davewwest @mimilaunder Though of course not alone, we've been pointing to this in our annual State of health and care for older people for a number of years. You can find the 2023 edition here: https://t.co/TONQ3prguz @age_uk

[The Health Foundation @HealthFdn]

NEW: Levels of illness are projected to change over the next 20 years for the English population.

We spoke to @TomoGentry Senior Policy Manager of @age_uk on what this means for older people's lives and the support they'll need, now and in the future ⬇️

https://t.co/0Y60O4SwLM

[Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) @NHSGIRFT]

We're delighted to release new guidance to support #geriatric medicine and #frailty teams deliver better system-wide care outcomes for older people👇

'Six Steps to Better Care for Older People in Acute Hospitals' in collaboration with @GeriSoc
➡️https://t.co/lNw3Dv2KQ9

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[Tom Gentry @TomoGentry]

@bppulseuk Why do they have two sockets? And allow you to attempt a charge on the second socket? Why does the app say "available"? This is still ignoring the fact that I've never successfully charged on any of your units. When you have a near monopoly in an area, this is a massive problem.

[Tom Gentry @TomoGentry]

@bppulseuk I have had credit on my account for months and have yet to find a working charge point. Now causing me big problems given there's virtually no alternative for miles around. Helpline very polite but no help at all.

[Tom Gentry @TomoGentry]

@bppulseuk Yes have attempted that almost everytime. The operators could do nothing. What they did admit was that some of your ports may not operate with two cars attached. Not that that was ever the issue for me.

[Tom Gentry @TomoGentry]

@bppulseuk The area is roughly.... England. Your charging points have NEVER worked for me. Not once.

[Tom Gentry @TomoGentry]

@SallyGreenbrook @adamgordon1978 Ah, yes, thank you. And I see I'm there a couple of replies below. I should remember to bookmark these things.

[Tom Gentry @TomoGentry]

We're recruiting for a Policy Manager, working across NHS and social care. We're looking for someone that can take a lead on major policy issues with a focus on evidence and improving the lives of older people. https://t.co/PVqqp7Eq8w

[Joanna Cherry KC @joannaccherry]

I’ve spent the morning arranging enhanced security at my home & reporting another incident of concern to police. Unfounded allegations & calls to arms on twitter have consequences & I hope politicians from all parties will bear this in mind

[Dr. Jessica Taylor @DrJessTaylor]

Saw a thing on the internet and decided to try it too.

This is what you get when you google ‘school boy’ and then ‘school girl’.

This is why we talk about the blatant objectification and sexualisation of girls. This is why we focus on the oppression and abuse of girls.