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Special Interest Group on Social Work and Ageing.

A UK-wide Special Interest Group, taking a lead on issues related to later life, and challenging ageism

Are you interested in social work with older Are you interested in social work, ageing and later life?

This UK-wide Special Interest Group is a social work voice for policy and practice change, alongside older people. Our aim is to challenge ageism and advocate for more effective social work practice in later life.

Our work includes: • Advocating for social work responses to improve wellbeing through allyship and empowerment • Promoting policy and holistic practice that recognises diversity and intersecting experiences within the ageing population • Promoting social work in later life in education and professional development • Developing and sharing evidence about how social work contributes to positive ageing.

We welcome BASW members and allies with lived or practice experience.

Joining details will be sent out shortly beforehand.

Cost = Free of charge

If you can’t make the date, please sign up anyway and we will keep you informed about the group.

Any questions, please contact: Helen Randle on policyadmin@basw.co.uk