Hoping it will make it easier for me to get a Coventry ticket!

Just back from a trip to meet the British and Chinese Government in Beijing. One random thing both I and a colleague noticed was that people in Beijing seemed pretty/very happy. Perhaps an unusual reflection but the UK doesn't feel very happy. Ok I only saw Beijing so it won't be representative...

When I present on the dementia and spending work we did, I emphasize the need for us all to look out for each other and help when we see people who need support. There might be some tech solutions but us all simply looking out for people struggling would drive much more impact.

I wonder if the reasons robots/ai/drugs get attention because they promise an easy answer to a complicated (and human) problem. I'm not sure why we fail on the impact of the relational.

I really like the FT's coverage of demography/ageing. They are leading the way with solid analysis and recognition of the impact of ageing. But boy - they really do love writing about their toys/robots (we've seen 25 years of writing on why tech will save us from ageing)

Much more important that #thisgirlcan which as far as I can see, hasn't actually led to significant increases in female participation in sports. A few posters might help move a social norm. But you need much more.

From Charlie Pearce on Facebook. Perhaps the most successful public health initiative in modern history #loveparkrun

Will you get into a driverless car? - ILCUK David Sinclair, ILC Chief Executive, argues that driverless cars will change why, when and where we travel – and the bigger impact won’t in London and our big cities.

Driverless cars will change why, when and where we travel – and the bigger impact won’t in London and our big cities. ilcuk.org.uk/will-you-get...

Life100+ The Longevity Opportunity How can employers turn longer lives into an opportunity for growth?

We are not “ageing” – we are already an older society @ilcuk.bsky.social www.canadalife.co.uk/life100-hub/...

We @ilcuk.bsky.social are recruiting for a trustee or two with a financial/accounting background: Take a look at the pack and please do share it ilcuk.org.uk/we-are-recru...

Future of Ageing 2026: Acting now - delivering longer, better lives for all - ILCUK Future of Ageing 2026 brings together policymakers, business leaders and experts across the longevity space to discuss how well different areas across the UK support their populations to live longer, ...

Only a few tickets left for the @ilcuk.bsky.social #FutureOfAgeing conference ilcuk.org.uk/future-of-ag.... From the making the night time economy work for all ages - through to engaging the G20 on ageing - it will be a day that focusses on the big picture impact of long live on society.

We @ilcuk.bsky.social published our impact report this week at a packed reception for some of our Partners and friends. Do take a look: ilcuk.org.uk/ilc-impact/. We also set out our new missions ilcuk.org.uk/who-are-we-a...

Happy to get a letter in the @financialtimes.com this week: A ‘headache’ UK can exploit during its G20 presidency www.ft.com/content/3d67...

Future of Ageing 2026: Acting now - delivering longer, better lives for all - ILCUK Future of Ageing 2026 brings together policymakers, business leaders and experts across the longevity space to discuss how well different areas across the UK support their populations to live longer, ...

We've a great group of speakers lined up for Future of Ageing (5th March).

Lord Wood, Chair of the Economic Affairs Committee who published a report on ageing just before Christmas will be joining us.

Last year we sold out in advance... so get your tickets now!

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More #RockawayBeach music. Dry Cleaning yesterday. English Teacher today. And some bingo and Lazer quest distractions.

First festival of the year. By order of fave so far. Prima Queen, Ellis-D, Mandrake Handshake, Soft Play #RockawayBeach

How can we customise adult immunisation strategies to promote healthy ageing?

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Peter Pan Parkrun. Before and after.

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We @ilcuk.bsky.social are recruiting for an Events and Communications Officer. Please do share/apply. ilcuk.org.uk/we-are-recru...

It was an honour to present to the Lords Economic Affairs Committee… | David Sinclair It was an honour to present to the Lords Economic Affairs Committee yesterday as part of their Inquiry into Ageing. It's the second time I've been in front of the Committee as part of their wo...

A pleasure to give evidence to the Lords economic affairs committee yesterday. www.linkedin.com/posts/davida...

Although rich pensioners shouldn't get the winter fuel payment. Amazing not a single senior mp was willing to say this. They should have just taxed it.

Interesting FT story on the Italy referendum on citizenship. Italy is ageing rapidly and faces significant economic challenges from ageing - it has failed to adapt. Migration wont be the solution (alone) but it has a role to play on.ft.com/4dIv7KW

Building a healthier society fit for the future – annual launch of the Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index 2025 alongside the 78th World Health Assembly - ILCUK ILC's Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index second wave will be launched alongside the 77th World Health Assembly, in Geneva.

Sadly I'm not in Geneva for the World Health Assembly. But @ilcuk.bsky.social is hosting an event. We've 130 people registered to join us in the room but you can join me online. Join to lean how we are using our PreventionIndex.org to help improve policy. ilcuk.org.uk/building-a-h...

Is overprescribing of pain medication harming older people? A new study will explore chronic pain prescribing in older adults around the UK, with the aim of highlighting the extent of the population impacted and whether current treatments and processes meet th...

www.agcc.co.uk/news-article... Interesting framing here. I'd argue that historically some older people have been told to expect some aches and pains (ageism). We need better medication and more innovation. Yes CBT/Apps/AI too. Pain is arguably the big quality of life issue as we age.

Independent commission into adult social care: terms of reference

The terms of reference for the Casey #socialcare commission are published today (though staff have been working for a while). There are concerns, particularly timing, but they should offer the scope Baroness Casey needs to do a thorough job. Thread below ⬇️ www.gov.uk/government/p...

State pension age starts rising again in April 2026. Most people in their early 60s know their state pension age, but a significant minority are incorrect or unaware.

This is worrying as people may base retirement and saving decisions on incorrect information. Short thread👇

Thanks to @sinclairda.bsky.social & all at @ilcuk.bsky.social for hosting such an engaging dinner discussion on how AI might inform happier, healthier lives for us all. More cross disciplinary discussions of this kind are vital to define what an equitable AI enabled future looks like for us all.

WE ARE GOING UP 😍

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Wrexham make history by becoming the first club to win three promotions in a row to go from non-League to the Championship.