Tony Watts OBE
@tonywattswriter.bsky.social
Communicator and campaigner -particularly on later life, ageing and intergenerational issues. I lead the Age Action Alliance collaborative network and the comms of EngAgeNet.
Can you help?
I'm conducting anonymous interviews with older people (65+), living on their own, who are either doing things to remain socially connected, or finding barriers to doing so.
If you, or someone you know, would be happy to have a 15 -minute chat, please let me know!
I'm conducting anonymous interviews with older people (65+), living on their own, who are either doing things to remain socially connected, or finding barriers to doing so.
If you, or someone you know, would be happy to have a 15 -minute chat, please let me know!
October 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Can you help?
I'm conducting anonymous interviews with older people (65+), living on their own, who are either doing things to remain socially connected, or finding barriers to doing so.
If you, or someone you know, would be happy to have a 15 -minute chat, please let me know!
I'm conducting anonymous interviews with older people (65+), living on their own, who are either doing things to remain socially connected, or finding barriers to doing so.
If you, or someone you know, would be happy to have a 15 -minute chat, please let me know!
Really important story for Bristol: 36% of those having strokes in the city are of working age: a big risk to organisational resilience. Yet 90% of strokes are preventable. The stroke charity I work with can help companies make this part of their ESG. www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/rai...
Raising awareness of strokes could protect your business… and your employees
With new figures showing 36% of strokes in Bristol affect people of working age, BAS is mounting an awareness campaign amongst local businesses
www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk
May 23, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Really important story for Bristol: 36% of those having strokes in the city are of working age: a big risk to organisational resilience. Yet 90% of strokes are preventable. The stroke charity I work with can help companies make this part of their ESG. www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/articles/rai...
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New Carers UK/Housing LIN report reveals housing struggles of unpaid carers:
🔑 21% struggle with rent/mortgage
🔑 53% can’t afford to move
🔑 42% can’t afford repairs
📖 Read The Impact of Caring on Housing + join our #CarersWeek2025 #HAPPIHour webinar on 10/06!
www.housinglin.org.uk/News/New-rep...
🔑 21% struggle with rent/mortgage
🔑 53% can’t afford to move
🔑 42% can’t afford repairs
📖 Read The Impact of Caring on Housing + join our #CarersWeek2025 #HAPPIHour webinar on 10/06!
www.housinglin.org.uk/News/New-rep...
May 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
New Carers UK/Housing LIN report reveals housing struggles of unpaid carers:
🔑 21% struggle with rent/mortgage
🔑 53% can’t afford to move
🔑 42% can’t afford repairs
📖 Read The Impact of Caring on Housing + join our #CarersWeek2025 #HAPPIHour webinar on 10/06!
www.housinglin.org.uk/News/New-rep...
🔑 21% struggle with rent/mortgage
🔑 53% can’t afford to move
🔑 42% can’t afford repairs
📖 Read The Impact of Caring on Housing + join our #CarersWeek2025 #HAPPIHour webinar on 10/06!
www.housinglin.org.uk/News/New-rep...
My blog on why older people need to be part of the conversation on housing designed for them.
📢Tony Watts OBE (Age Action Alliance) urges us to listen to older voices in housing policy, especially in the South West🏡
From co-design to better consultation, this is a call for action and inclusion!
🔗Read this NEW #HLINblog!
www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Does-t... #Housing #AgeingSociety
From co-design to better consultation, this is a call for action and inclusion!
🔗Read this NEW #HLINblog!
www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Does-t... #Housing #AgeingSociety
May 2, 2025 at 12:22 AM
My blog on why older people need to be part of the conversation on housing designed for them.
Reposted by Tony Watts OBE
🧠Are you a housing professional? Help shape dementia-friendly practice!
Bournemouth University lecturer Dr Aisling Flynn is seeking participants for a survey ahead of next month's #HAPPIHour & Dementia Action Week.
Find out more & take part👇
www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Are-you... #Dementia #Housing
Bournemouth University lecturer Dr Aisling Flynn is seeking participants for a survey ahead of next month's #HAPPIHour & Dementia Action Week.
Find out more & take part👇
www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Are-you... #Dementia #Housing
April 16, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🧠Are you a housing professional? Help shape dementia-friendly practice!
Bournemouth University lecturer Dr Aisling Flynn is seeking participants for a survey ahead of next month's #HAPPIHour & Dementia Action Week.
Find out more & take part👇
www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Are-you... #Dementia #Housing
Bournemouth University lecturer Dr Aisling Flynn is seeking participants for a survey ahead of next month's #HAPPIHour & Dementia Action Week.
Find out more & take part👇
www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Are-you... #Dementia #Housing
Me wearing another hat! Thank you so much, the Co-op!
Co-op re-opening boosts our “local cause” collaboration
The Co-op closest to our office in Hartcliffe - in Bishopsworth Road - kindly asked us to perform the honours at their re-opening ceremony - and boost our efforts to raise funds through being a nominated "Local Cause".
The Co-op closest to our office in Hartcliffe - in Bishopsworth Road - kindly asked us to perform the honours at their re-opening ceremony - and boost our efforts to raise funds through being a nominated "Local Cause".
Co-op re-opening boosts “local cause” collaboration
The Co-op closest to our office in Hartcliffe recently asked us to perform the honours at their re-opening ceremony.
www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk
March 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Me wearing another hat! Thank you so much, the Co-op!
My new novel...
Mary McShane: Psychic Detective
All the thrills of a detective novel, with added chills down the spine…
“The first book I've read about a psychic detective and I could not put it down. It made me laugh out loud and had me gripped with the interesting cases.”
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Mary McShane: Psychic Detective
All the thrills of a detective novel, with added chills down the spine…
“The first book I've read about a psychic detective and I could not put it down. It made me laugh out loud and had me gripped with the interesting cases.”
amzn.eu/d/gjlHPfM
Mary McShane: Psychic Detective: Amazon.co.uk: Watts, Tony, Watts, Caroline, Watts, Josh, Pitteea, Roshan: 9798304029827: Books
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March 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
My new novel...
Mary McShane: Psychic Detective
All the thrills of a detective novel, with added chills down the spine…
“The first book I've read about a psychic detective and I could not put it down. It made me laugh out loud and had me gripped with the interesting cases.”
amzn.eu/d/gjlHPfM
Mary McShane: Psychic Detective
All the thrills of a detective novel, with added chills down the spine…
“The first book I've read about a psychic detective and I could not put it down. It made me laugh out loud and had me gripped with the interesting cases.”
amzn.eu/d/gjlHPfM
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We are looking to partner with a Company for our Charity Walk, which will take place on Saturday 6th September.
If you know a company that may be interested in discussing partnering with us, please contact Jenny on jenny.hollis@bristolafterstroke.org.uk
If you know a company that may be interested in discussing partnering with us, please contact Jenny on jenny.hollis@bristolafterstroke.org.uk
March 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We are looking to partner with a Company for our Charity Walk, which will take place on Saturday 6th September.
If you know a company that may be interested in discussing partnering with us, please contact Jenny on jenny.hollis@bristolafterstroke.org.uk
If you know a company that may be interested in discussing partnering with us, please contact Jenny on jenny.hollis@bristolafterstroke.org.uk
A great community charity supporting stroke-affected people in Bristol - one third of whom are of working age…
We are looking to partner with a Company for our Charity Walk, which will take place on Saturday 6th September.
If you know a company that may be interested in discussing partnering with us, please contact Jenny on jenny.hollis@bristolafterstroke.org.uk
If you know a company that may be interested in discussing partnering with us, please contact Jenny on jenny.hollis@bristolafterstroke.org.uk
February 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A great community charity supporting stroke-affected people in Bristol - one third of whom are of working age…
Reposted by Tony Watts OBE
You are invited to join us for the next Stroke Information talk
When: Thursday 27th February 2025
Time: 12.30pm - 2pm
Where: On zoom
This month’s session will be talking about How can music support rehabilitation after Stroke!
Click the link to find out more.
When: Thursday 27th February 2025
Time: 12.30pm - 2pm
Where: On zoom
This month’s session will be talking about How can music support rehabilitation after Stroke!
Click the link to find out more.
Life After Stroke - How can music support rehabilitation after Stroke?
Life After Stroke - FREE monthly information and discussion sessions for people who have had strokes, their families, friends and carers
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February 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
You are invited to join us for the next Stroke Information talk
When: Thursday 27th February 2025
Time: 12.30pm - 2pm
Where: On zoom
This month’s session will be talking about How can music support rehabilitation after Stroke!
Click the link to find out more.
When: Thursday 27th February 2025
Time: 12.30pm - 2pm
Where: On zoom
This month’s session will be talking about How can music support rehabilitation after Stroke!
Click the link to find out more.
NI contributions for charities: a classic case of shooting oneself in the foot - lead story in today's Later Life AGEnda
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February 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
NI contributions for charities: a classic case of shooting oneself in the foot - lead story in today's Later Life AGEnda
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Lead story in today's Later Life AGEnda - the Housing & Ageing Alliance's open letter to ministers, exhorting them to action the recommendations of the Older People's Housing Taskforce. Shout out to @marioambrosi.bsky.social for all his hard work on this!
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January 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Lead story in today's Later Life AGEnda - the Housing & Ageing Alliance's open letter to ministers, exhorting them to action the recommendations of the Older People's Housing Taskforce. Shout out to @marioambrosi.bsky.social for all his hard work on this!
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The website for my new novel, Mary McShane: Psychic Detective is now live!
marymcshane.com
Do have a gander if #detectivenovels or #psychic subjects press your buttons. And here is the cover...
marymcshane.com
Do have a gander if #detectivenovels or #psychic subjects press your buttons. And here is the cover...
December 22, 2024 at 12:54 PM
The website for my new novel, Mary McShane: Psychic Detective is now live!
marymcshane.com
Do have a gander if #detectivenovels or #psychic subjects press your buttons. And here is the cover...
marymcshane.com
Do have a gander if #detectivenovels or #psychic subjects press your buttons. And here is the cover...
Following a stroke, many people can feel isolated and cut off from their previous life. This is a charity I'm proud to work for that plays a huge role in the lives of stroke-affected people in Bristol... rebuilding their lives, restoring their social confidence and keeping them connected.
Come along to our Bristol Cafe next week.
Wednesday 11th December
2pm - 3.30pm
Oatley Hall, St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN
We have Chris joining us for a Xmas singalong, come along wearing your Christmas Jumper and enjoy a cuppa and a singalong.
Contact the office today to book you place!
Wednesday 11th December
2pm - 3.30pm
Oatley Hall, St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN
We have Chris joining us for a Xmas singalong, come along wearing your Christmas Jumper and enjoy a cuppa and a singalong.
Contact the office today to book you place!
December 5, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Following a stroke, many people can feel isolated and cut off from their previous life. This is a charity I'm proud to work for that plays a huge role in the lives of stroke-affected people in Bristol... rebuilding their lives, restoring their social confidence and keeping them connected.
Hospices are shutting beds through a lack of funding: do we take our charities for granted? That's the lead in today's Later Life AGEnda round up of news and blogs. Plus: Age UK warn of a lonely Christmas for millioins of older people; and does retirement make us kinder?
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December 5, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Hospices are shutting beds through a lack of funding: do we take our charities for granted? That's the lead in today's Later Life AGEnda round up of news and blogs. Plus: Age UK warn of a lonely Christmas for millioins of older people; and does retirement make us kinder?
mailchi.mp/theageaction...
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@activityuplift.bsky.social thanks for the follow!
December 4, 2024 at 12:02 PM
@activityuplift.bsky.social thanks for the follow!
@innov-dementia.bsky.social Thank you for the follow! Looking forward to your posts.
December 4, 2024 at 12:02 PM
@innov-dementia.bsky.social Thank you for the follow! Looking forward to your posts.
A brilliant and comprehensive piece of work which has squared the circle on how we can get older people’s housing to fulfil its potential- not only to house our ageing population but also to deliver wellbeing and greater social cohesion.
I am happy to inform you that the Older People’s Housing Taskforce Report is now published (gov.uk/government/p...
), with a written ministerial statement (questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
). With thanks to all those involved.
From questions-statements.parliament.uk
), with a written ministerial statement (questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
). With thanks to all those involved.
From questions-statements.parliament.uk
gov.uk
December 3, 2024 at 8:27 PM
A brilliant and comprehensive piece of work which has squared the circle on how we can get older people’s housing to fulfil its potential- not only to house our ageing population but also to deliver wellbeing and greater social cohesion.
If you are interested in the later life agenda, the latest newsletter from the Age Action Alliance – packed with news, views and knowledge from our 200+ members – has just hit the e-streets. #ageing #olderpeople #laterlife
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Age Action Alliance newsletter No 22
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November 25, 2024 at 8:59 AM
If you are interested in the later life agenda, the latest newsletter from the Age Action Alliance – packed with news, views and knowledge from our 200+ members – has just hit the e-streets. #ageing #olderpeople #laterlife
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Are literacy and numeracy problems roadblocks for many older people seeking support? Read about the fascinating new research from Age UK in today's Later Life AGEnda. Plus: we need to talk about social care; frozen pensions; and how an "AI granny" is foiling scammers...
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November 18, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Are literacy and numeracy problems roadblocks for many older people seeking support? Read about the fascinating new research from Age UK in today's Later Life AGEnda. Plus: we need to talk about social care; frozen pensions; and how an "AI granny" is foiling scammers...
mailchi.mp/theageaction...
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Today's Later Life AGEnda has hit the newsstands - your essential daily digest on everthing from pensions and social inclusion through to healthy ageing and later life housing. Do have a gander!
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November 15, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Today's Later Life AGEnda has hit the newsstands - your essential daily digest on everthing from pensions and social inclusion through to healthy ageing and later life housing. Do have a gander!
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OK, so as a newbie here, can I share one of my "things" to try and change the world a little: each weekday I compile and send out a digest of later life news to spread knowledge and transform opinions. Below is the link to today's - do feel free to subscribe (it's free!)
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November 14, 2024 at 9:32 AM
OK, so as a newbie here, can I share one of my "things" to try and change the world a little: each weekday I compile and send out a digest of later life news to spread knowledge and transform opinions. Below is the link to today's - do feel free to subscribe (it's free!)
mailchi.mp/theageaction...
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This powerful project is #TheBiscuitTin, raising awareness of the contributions of older women and the ageism-sexism that drives the inequalities they experience
November 14, 2024 at 8:41 AM
This powerful project is #TheBiscuitTin, raising awareness of the contributions of older women and the ageism-sexism that drives the inequalities they experience