Our Aims:
- To strengthen links between, and influence, research, policy and practice
- To improve understanding of ageism and its emotional, social and structural impacts
- To identify and promote effective interventions
- To address internalised, systemic and intersectional ageism
Our strategy 2025 – 2030:
Our strategy outlines a framework for our priorities and plans over the next five years.
Our early priorities include looking at why there is ageism in social care and how this manifests; what the impacts are on older people and those who work in social care; and how it can be combatted in policy and practice.
You can read our submission to the Casey Commission in England here.
We are feeding into the development of the UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons including through membership of the Age International Civil Society Group.
We are exploring internalised and self-directed ageism.
Members of the Ageism SIG:
- Get regular news about research, policy developments and initiatives on ageism, including through our newsletter
- Are invited to share experiences and work and connect with others to develop ideas
- Attend and have opportunities to present at online events with older people, leading researchers, policy makers and practitioners
- Help to shape the focus and priorities of the Ageism SIG
The Ageism SIG is led by a Steering Group:
- Heléna Herklots CBE, Chair
- Dr Georgia Bowers
- Dr Carole Easton OBE
- Dr Gary Christopher
- Dr Melanie Henwood OBE
- Dr Helen Meenan
- Steve Milsom
- Professor Judith Phillips OBE
- Nicola Upton
- Carly Urbanski
Events and activities 2026
Latest newsletter
Online Events:
March 2026: Internalised ageism; the development of the UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons; research on ageism in London
June 2026: Members meeting to reflect on our first year; discuss the findings of the member survey; and consider future plans
December 2026: The portrayal of older people in literature
If you would like to share your work or present at one of our online events, please email us at BSGAgeismSIG@britishgerontology.org
BSG Conference Symposium June 2026:
Ageism in social care – causes, impact and remedies
Joining the Ageism SIG
The Ageism SIG is free to join and open to anyone with an interest in ageism. Just email us at BSGAgeismSIG@britishgerontology.org
You can also follow and engage with us on our LinkedIn page.