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Adelina Comas-Herrera
@adelinacohe.bsky.social
Researcher and director of the Global Observatory of Long-Term Care www.goltc.org
#LongTermCare #SocialCare #DementiaCare

Gardening in Canterbury and Ruhpolding
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Join us on the 28 November for the @goltc.bsky.social celebration the UN’s International Day of Care and Support.
We have an amazing program, starting in Australia, hosted by ARIIA, in Europe by @cpeclse.bsky.social and in Chile by MICARE
Register here:

goltc.org/save-the-dat...
November 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Join us for a webinar on:
Older Persons, Disabilities and Social Protection in African contexts

🗓️ 07 November
🕰️ 15.00-16.30 SAST, 13.00–14:30 GMT
Register here: lse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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🗓️ 12 de noviembre. Webinar “Cuidados en la comunidad”, que organiza @goltc.bsky.social. Una mirada a prácticas significativas en #CuidadosDeLargaDuración:
🔺La Regadera
🔺Zaintza Herrilab
🔺BIOCUIDADOS
Con @adelinacohe.bsky.social, Mayte Sancho (@imserso.bsky.social), @gipuzkoa.eus...
✏️ bit.ly/4oHG2ZH
October 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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In this new blog, @jaketreenotsea.bsky.social​ and @luisaptg.bsky.social​ look at the paradox of more GPs being trained but proportionally fewer working in NHS general practice, asking what is driving the shift and what are its implications.

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https://bit.ly/46r6y22
September 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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A new project estimating the prevalence of dementia diagnosis by ethnic group is keen to consult Integrated Care Board (ICB) stakeholders to inform their work. 

Read More: buff.ly/GmKNZfr

@denpruexeter.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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🔔 OFERTA DE #FEINA

Busquem una persona experta en #governança i innovació pública per incorporar-se al nostre equip de #recerca.

Si t’interessa contribuir a l’anàlisi i transformació de les #polítiques locals i metropolitanes, aquesta convocatòria és per a tu!

🔗 Inscriu-t’hi aquí: bit.ly/4ghr4GI
Busquem especialista per fer recerca en l’àrea de governança i innovació pública - Institut Metròpoli
L’Institut Metròpoli està interessat en incorporar un/a investigador/a per desenvolupar estudis en l’àrea de governança i innovació pública.
www.institutmetropoli.cat
September 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Join us tomorrow to explore the #LongTermCare skills of the Future, register here: lse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This is such a fascinating story about care and living lives with meaning www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Defiant nuns flee Austrian care home for their abandoned convent in the Alps
Sisters Bernadette, Regina and Rita needed a locksmith to get back into their convent, defying Church leaders.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Join us on the 9 September!
Webinar:
What can England learn from the Covid pandemic experience of the #LongTermCare systems in Denmark, France, Japan & the Netherlands?

9 Sept

🔗 goltc.org/social-care-...

@natashacurry.bsky.social, Camille Oung, @joannamarczak.bsky.social, @adelinacohe.bsky.social @nuffieldtrust.org.uk
September 3, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Adelina Comas-Herrera, economista, London School of Economics: “A quienes tienen 60 o 70 años les recomiendo pensar ya cómo quieren vivir la vejez; es muy probable que necesiten apoyo, y hay que explorar opciones antes de que eso ocurra” www.lavanguardia.com/vivo/longevi...
Adelina Comas, economista especialista en cuidados: "..."
Adelina Comas-Herrera, (Girona, 1972), economista y directora del Global Observatory of Long-Term Care en la London School of Economics, lleva años investigando cómo
www.lavanguardia.com
September 2, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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🗣 Tras la presentación del curso de verano, este ha continuado con la conferencia «Panorámica internacional de los Cuidados de Larga Duración» por Adelina Comas Herrera.
ℹ️ imserso.es/detalle-agen...
September 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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📢 Webinar: The largest evaluation of TEC + homecare in England
🗓 24 Sept 2025 | 10:00–12:00

Hear headline findings, real-world impact & a proven 2.5:1 ROI - plus a blueprint for commissioners & providers.

Register: connectedhomecare.rethinkpartners.co.uk
@lbbdcouncil.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Future-Proofing the workforce: exploring emerging skills in Long-Term Care

GOLTC webinar, 17 Sept 9:30

With Victoria Cornell and Paul Ross (ARIIA)
Jiri Branka (CEDEFOP)
Justin Chadwick (New Direction Care)

Register here: lse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
August 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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New GOLTC recording! Catch up with this #multidisciplinary workshop on progress towards #deinstitutionalization for people with #disabilities and older people with care needs, exploring tools to map #communitybased care and #supportservices. @adelinacohe.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIh6...
August 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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☀️ The seasonal summer break can be a great time to look back at sessions you might have missed during term. We've uploaded some past webinars to our YouTube so you can catch up! 💻 @adelinacohe.bsky.social
First up! 'Intelligent #PainAssessment in #LongtermCare'
youtu.be/WMi89AflExc
GOLTC: Intelligent Pain Assessment in Long-term care
YouTube video by ILPN
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August 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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⚠️One week left to apply!⚠️

Are you a keen quantitative researcher with an interest in dementia and neurodegenerative conditions? This could be the job for you!

Our wonderful team at Newcastle University are looking for a Research Assistant/Associate.

Closing date: 30th July 2025
July 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Webinar:
What can England learn from the Covid pandemic experience of the #LongTermCare systems in Denmark, France, Japan & the Netherlands?

9 Sept

🔗 goltc.org/social-care-...

@natashacurry.bsky.social, Camille Oung, @joannamarczak.bsky.social, @adelinacohe.bsky.social @nuffieldtrust.org.uk
July 22, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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The @goltc.bsky.social interest groups have been very busy planning webinars for September, October and November! We are extremely proud about the quality and variety of webinars planned so far

Check out the full list and all the details here: goltc.org/news/
July 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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💡NEW Blog Post:

Who gets the help they need? Care inequalities among the oldest-old in Germany and England

By Ursula Henz and Michael Wagner

Read it here
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goltc.org/publications...
July 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Despite the warm weather in the UK ☀️, we’re pleased to share a new paper on the relationship between fuel poverty and long-term care needs, co-authored with @nicbrim.bsky.social, Bo Hu, and Sam Rickman ❄️ Social Indicators Research (Open Access!) doi.org/10.1007/s112... @cpeclse.bsky.social
Long-term Care Needs and Fuel Poverty among Older People: Beyond Energy Consumption and Affordability - Social Indicators Research
Both financial disadvantage and poor housing conditions are recognised as social determinants of poorer health and health inequalities across and within countries. In the UK and some other nations, lo...
doi.org
July 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Where you live can double your risk of dying prematurely.

Our new analysis with ONS reveals stark inequalities in premature deaths across England and Wales.

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Geographic inequalities in premature mortality
Our new analysis explores the role of socioeconomic factors and ethnicity in premature deaths across England and Wales.
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July 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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💡Project spotlight

Living alone with dementia: a neglected inequality

We wanted to know:
📢How many people with dementia live alone in England
📢What is it like to live alone with dementia and how does this change over time?
📢How can health and social care services best support people living alone?
July 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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The pace has slowed over the last 24 hours but this time last week we were at around 55,000 signatures! So what caused the #ParkyPetition100K to go viral? Find out in half an hour on my Substack. open.substack.com/pub/rorycell...
July 7, 2025 at 6:11 AM