This project will examine inequalities and stigma to develop interventions related to home and environmental modifications that encourage inclusive approaches
Joined August 2022
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Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA) retweeted
14 Aug 2025
Scotland must improve access to housing adaptations & deliver national oversight to ensure councils fulfil their duty to support people to live well at home & stay out of hospital, say the authors of a report.
@StirUniNews @theRCOT @vikki_mccall @sfha_hq
healthandcare.scot/stories/4…
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Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA) retweeted
We fully support this. We are delighted to be partner on a variety of Dunhill MT, @NIHRresearch @ESRC @UKRI_News funded projects to test & evaluate impactful housing-related interventions that deliver better outcomes & sector improvement. It’s in our DNA!
housinglin.org.uk/Topics/Cur…
10 Dec 2024
Rec 9/10 - Enhance innovation, research & professional development.
There are gaps in our knowledge of senior citizens' needs & what works to meet them. A strategic approach is essential to generate & embed the greatest value from private & publicly funded research.
#OPHTreport
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Our PI @vikki_mccall recently celebrated her 40th birthday. We're marking the occasion today with cake and balloons ahead of the ISPA Christmas dinner this evening. 🎂🎈
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Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA) retweeted
13 Dec 2024
#UofStirling #housing and #healthyageing expert Professor @vikki_mccall on how 'serious games' can tackle inequality, stigma and ageism in housing. ivoox.com/en/106-using-gamin…
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Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA) retweeted
It’s #IDPD. Through the @ISPAProject on the intersectionality between ageing and disability in the built environment, we amplify the leadership of persons with disabilities and the call for accessible homes and inclusive communities ⬇️
housinglin.org.uk/Topics/bro…
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Our principal investigator @vikki_mccall is up for the award of most innovative teacher of the year! 👏 good luck 🤞
28 Nov 2024
(Thread) Best of luck to everyone shortlisted at tonights #THEAwards. We’re proud to be shortlisted for:
⭐ University of the Year
⭐ Outstanding Marketing and Communications Team of the Year
⭐ Most Innovative Teacher of the Year - Professor @vikki_mccall
@timeshighered (1/2)
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Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA) retweeted
21 Nov 2024
The finalists for Most Innovative Teacher of the Year at the 2024 #THEAwards are:
Ishani Chandrasekara @QMUL
Suha Jaradat @EdinburghNapier
@Vikki_McCall @Stiruni
@HWU_archi @HerriotWattUni
Jenny Moffett @RCSI_Irl @RCSI_Educate
@DrDSerbic @RoyalHolloway
Lim Keong Teoh @_UoW
Tim Young @UCL @QSNeurosurgery
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Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA) retweeted
12 Nov 2024
#NewArticleAlert
Understanding the intersectional stigma of ageing, disability, and place: a systematic literature mapping review | #OpenAccess
✍️ Kim McKee, Vikki McCall, Dianne Theakstone, Kate Wilson, Louise Reid, Rose Gilroy, David Manley…et al.
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA) retweeted
14 Nov 2024
A new open access paper from the housing team @ISPAProject @StirUni in @HousingJournal !
Full article: Understanding the intersectional stigma of ageing, disability, and place: a systematic literature mapping review tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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Stigma has long been an area of interest for #housing scholars. New paper from @ISPAProject addresses knowledge gaps by mapping the literature that combines a spatial focus on #place, with intersectional insights foregrounded in #age and #disability: doi.org/10.1080/02673037.202…
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Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA) retweeted
12 Nov 2024
.@HousingStirUni had the privilege of awarding the Excellence in Learning and Development award over the weekend which was sponsored by #UofStirling for the @CIHScotland #CIHHousingAwards2024! Huge congratulations to @Link_Group_Ltd for winning the award! 🎉
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Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA) retweeted
30 Sep 2024
This week's #HLINks highlights:
📹#HAPPIHour showcasing Scotland's housing for our ageing population
🏘️@ISPAProject's 2 Year Celebration with @vikki_mccall
🆕@IntergenEngland's new website
✍️@housingevidence blog on person-centred care
And more at housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=30…
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Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA) retweeted
30 Sep 2024
New #housing #health #tech paper out from Prof @vikki_mccall @sprolfe @DrGrantGibson, Regina Serpa & @JuliaLawrence77 called:
'Housing and Papering Over the Cracks of the Welfare State'
Open Access Firstview in Social Policy and Society here: bit.ly/3zAICNh
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Today we launched our 2 year celebration blog with a series of publications giving insight into #tacklingstigma linked to #age, #disability and #place! See:
housinglin.org.uk/News/Celeb…
@StirUni @StAndrewsUniv @BristolUni @UniofNewcastle @ESRC
@housinfm @sfha_hq
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Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA) retweeted
26 Sep 2024
Tues 1st Oct celebrates #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons!
Join @Horizon_Housing, @BieldScotland & @Blackwood_HC as we learn how Scotland is setting new standards for accessible, adaptable homes through @UKRI_News, #HAPPI & #TAPPI initiatives🏡
Sign up!⬇️
housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAP…
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Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA) retweeted
27 Sep 2024
Honoured to speak at the Housing & Social Care Accessibility Summit. We shared our work on inclusive design & strategic home adaptations. Thanks to hosts
@Horizon_Housing & @ScotHousingNews #FitForOurFuture #HSCAS2024 #InclusiveDesign #HomeAdaptations @StirUni @procareltd
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Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA) retweeted
24 Sep 2024
great example of partnership working positively impacting on early intervention and prevention @RCOT_Housing @RCOT_PolicySco @Horizon_Housing @vikki_mccall @sfha_hq @ACampbellCIHCM
Independent living advice hub opens in Kirkcaldy @ScotHousingNews scottishhousingnews.com/arti…
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Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA) retweeted
18 Sep 2024
Welcome to #Scottish Housing Day @vikki_mccall sets out why the theme of homes for life is so important
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Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA) retweeted
17 Sep 2024
We're looking forward to welcoming delegates to @StirUni tomorrow for a special #ScottishHousingDay event on 'homes for life'.
Look out for the launch of our new report and join the conversation using the #ScottishHousingDay
scottishhousingday.co.uk/
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