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...community it sits within. From the eccentric Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit, to con-artist Oda Mae Brown in Ghost, portrayals of people who talk with the dead are routinely characterised as slightly deranged and comical older ladies; often pitiful characters who are easy to ridicule and dismiss. At the other end of the spectrum there are darker, more sinister portrayals...

...community. The Ageing Well Public Talk Series started in 2019 as face-to-face gatherings with accompanying online material. During the COVID-19 pandemic we have produced several resources linking to keeping well under lockdown that were safe for all to attend and although we are all hoping to be able to gather again and discuss how we can live healthy and happier lives,...

...communities and society more widely. We will also consider what action we can all take to try and reduce health inequalities. [Elderly hands] While estimates vary, it is largely accepted that access to and quality of healthcare services only accounts for around 20% of a population’s health. Health behaviours are considered to contribute about 30% towards our health –...

...communicate about your worries or issues with someone. MIND, the Samaritans, Depression Alliance and others all offer help and you don’t have to be at crisis point to contact them. There are also nationwide online support groups for particular conditions such as depression, surviving abuse, anxiety, and hearing voices, which can be found through internet searches or by...