Jennifer Allen, PhD
@jenniferc_allen
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PhD: Participatory Action Research in Advance Care Planning,Older Persons Mental Health UCD | Senior Social Worker HSE | MSc Bereavement Studies RCSI | Dementia
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Ireland
Joined July 2014
Such a wonderful day for #graduation @ucddublin yesterday. Honoured & delighted to celebrate with my amazing supervisors @sarahmdonnelly1 & @Sarahcmorton, @UCDSocialPWJ colleagues, my beautiful mum 💖 and my precious family💞
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RT @irishgerontsoc: IGS President Dr. Emer Ahern’s letter to the editor published in @IrishTimes . “Older adults are entitled to the same d….
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RT @Sineadmcgar: An excellent letter, shining a forensic light on the muted response of Irish society to the neglect and abuse of older peo….
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RT @IASW_IRL: Delighted we could speak on #AdultSafeguarding policy gaps in @OireachtasNews today. Read our presentation to the Joint Commi….
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RT @sarahmdonnelly1: Honoured to be part of @IASW_IRL team who presented to Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health's hearing on Adult Safegua….
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RT @DSS_Ireland: Members of the DSS Team supported the “Putting Your House in Order” event is part of a regional roadshow, organised by Age….
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RT @CarersIreland: "Family carers need tangible reforms, not just praise. The cost of continued delays and unfulfilled commitments is sever….
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RT @ALONE_IRELAND: Older People Can't Wait - please read ALONE's Pre-Budget Submission:. And if you agree that Olde….
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RT @alzheimersocirl: An honour to march in #DublinPride today. We are here for the LGBT+ community – those living with dementia, those cari….
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RT @VGeiran: A timely reminder on the importance of the language and terminology we use, from #SocialWorker Dr. Jennifer Allen, in today’s….
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Sir, – A narrative of protecting our vulnerable “elderly” has emerged following the recent RTÉ Investigates programme on the horrific treatment of older persons in nursing homes. Listening to the...
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RT @HSE_SI: Updated HSE Intercultural Guide now available!. Developed in response to staff needs, the guide supports culturally responsive….
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Thanks to @IrishTimes for publishing my letter to the Editor this morning on reframing use of the term “elderly” in the public discourse & considering later life through the lens of citizenship, framing older people as citizens & rights holders .
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Some organisations prohibit use of the term elderly in publications
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RT @HelpAge: Here are 4 human rights violations #OlderPeople face due to systemic ageism. #OlderNotOver #Act4RightsNow .
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RT @CarersIreland: 🖥️📱Our online schedule for Tuesday of #Carersweek2025 includes sessions on neurodiversity and anxiety, dysphagia, how to….
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Aine Morrison, Chief Social Worker, NI warmly welcomes delegates to the All Ireland Social Work Research Conference & underscores how conferences “renew our social spirit” & “strengthen our practice”, emphasising the need for evidence based practice #AISWRC2025 @IASW_IRL @BASW_UK
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RT @safeguardingire: Safeguarding Ireland welcomes the announcement by @roinnslainte of a stakeholder consultation to inform legislation on….
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#ACPDay2025, the second national.#AdvanceCarePlanning Day in the UK - important consideration for the Irish context @IrishHospice @HSELive @MHER_Ire @roinnslainte.
The second national day highlighting the importance of Advance Care Planning 😍. Thank you eHospice for featuring this year's national day of awareness and action in your wonderful publication. #ACPDay2025 #AdvanceCarePlanning #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek.
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RT @drnire: 💡The @SPHeREprogramme has PhD position on “Exploring Gendered Dynamics and Intersectional Challenges for Informal Caregivers wh….
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