Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research

The new project reflects the NHS 10-year health plan commitment to enhancing patient-centred care.

Hear from Prof. Tom Croker, one of the lead investigators of study👇
ageingstrokeresearch.org/new-research...

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@leedsth.nhs.uk
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@bihr.bsky.social
@drandyclegg.bsky.social

New Research exploring how hospital green spaces can support stroke recovery

This #WorldStrokeDay, we’re pleased to announce a new study on how hospital green spaces can support stroke recovery.

Funded by @thestrokeassoc.bsky.social, it aims to reduce inactivity & improve well-being of stroke survivors.

🔗 ageingstrokeresearch.org/new-research...

🚨 We're Hiring: Senior Research Fellow (Qualitative Research)

Join our team to lead the qualitative strand of a major longitudinal study focused on older people with frailty

📅 Apply till 6 November 2025
📍 Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...

📌Apply till Thursday, 30th October 2025 16:00:
t.co/gWd6fgLNmY

📌Learn more about this opportunity at our drop in session:
Thursday 16th October at 20:00
Join via Zoom link: t.co/qUvY9H7Qrp

Join our colleagues @drandyclegg.bsky.social and Tom Crocker as they present a new frontier in multiple long-term conditions research - individual participant data meta-analysis (IPDMA)👇

Secure your place: www.ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...

Join our brilliant @drjessjohansson.bsky.social tomorrow as she is presenting her ADAPT study findings 👇

📢 New paper out in @bmj.com Open!

Our researchers, in collaboration with partners, are exploring how to identify digitally excluded older people and tailor support to meet their needs 🧑‍💻👵

🔗 Part of INCLUDE study: ageingstrokeresearch.org/research-pro...

🔗Full paper: doi.org/10.1136/bmjo...

An older person looking out a window with a thoughtful expression, under the title 'The State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2025'.

📃 Today, we release our 2025 State of Health and Social Care Report.

While more of us are living longer, on many other measures, we have gone backwards.

To read our 5 key takeaways, and to download the full report, visit the Age UK website: https://bit.ly/4gHDMih

We are pleased to celebrate the Mobile Research Vehicle
launch event today at @cityofresearch.bsky.social
✨

We’re looking forward to use MRVin — a mobile, electric research unit designed to bring health research directly into communities across Bradford and West Yorkshire.

🟡 Osteoporosis Study
This research explores how older women and primary healthcare professionals can be empowered to improve osteoporosis care. It aims to develop strategies based on their lived experiences and insights:
ageingstrokeresearch.org/research-pro...

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🟡INCLUDE
Focused on digital inclusion for older adults, this study develops better ways to identify digital exclusion and adapts digital support to diverse needs of older people: ageingstrokeresearch.org/research-pro...

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🟡 ADAPT & RECREATE
This study explores how interventions to reduce sedentary behaviour can be tailored to different kinds of stroke survivors: ageingstrokeresearch.org/research-pro...

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Today is the final day of #SSM2025 in Bradford!

If you haven’t yet, make sure to stop by and explore the posters showcasing some of our exciting research projects

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We're recruiting 👀

The study you will work at aims to explore what makes it easier or harder for older people with frailty to manage their hearing loss and identify ways to better support them.

📌 Apply till 15 September 2025
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...

YouTube video by Bradford Institute for Health Research Why I Joined Research: Stroke Survivors About Finding Their Path to Being More Active

📍 There are 1.4 million stroke survivors in the UK today, each with their own story, challenges, and strengths 📍

Watch our new video where stroke survivors share why they joined the ADAPT research study👇

youtu.be/cNiJzPAgpXs?...
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@Drjessjohansson

@TheStrokeAssoc

Stroke survivor's artwork shines light on the road to recovery Stroke survivor Mark Chappell from Skipton is using his new art exhibition to highlight the challenges and recovery journey after a stroke

Art Exhibition by Stroke Survivor and Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research Participant Kicks off in Bradford
@auasresearch.bsky.social @drandyclegg.bsky.social @drjessjohansson.bsky.social @louisabu.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social

www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2538365...

ageingstrokeresearch.org/adapt-study-...

REMINDER:

Join Dr @drjessjohansson.bsky.social and Mark, a stroke survivor from Skipton, as he shares his stroke recovery through art while highlighting the important ADAPT study.

📍 Mind the Gap Studio, Lister Mills
📅 12 – 22 August
🕒 10 - 2 pm

@universityofleeds.bsky.social @drandyclegg.bsky.social @bihr.bsky.social @reimagineageing.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @louisabu.bsky.social @thestrokeassoc.bsky.social

Study Participant Creates Powerful Art Exhibition on Stroke Recovery💛

One of ADAPT research participants Mark Chappell, has created artworks showcasing his journey through stroke recovery and participation in groundbreaking
@drjessjohansson.bsky.social-led research.

UPD: The deadline is extended till the end of Tuesday, 5th August

Free places available on IPD meta-analysis courses! 🛠️ Individual participant data (IPD) meta-analyses: a practical introduction for healthcare research (23-24 Sep), or

🔥Free training alert!🔥

Early career researchers interested in multiple long-term conditions: apply now for funded spots on IPD meta-analysis courses!

📅 Deadline: 4th August 2025

🔗 More info: sway.cloud.microsoft/D6tPIwMx1uuK...

#EarlyCareerResearchers @drandyclegg.bsky.social

Co-production methodologies: How ideal is the ideal types approach? Join Dr Jess Johansson and the Reimagine Ageing Network for a lunchtime seminar reflecting on co-production in the ADAPT stroke study.

How ideal is the ideal types approach?

Join @drjessjohansson.bsky.social, our Senior Research Fellow, at online @reimagineageing.bsky.social Seminar | 31st July 2025 | 12.00 – 13.00

Register here 👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/co-product...

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Join our team!

This role is an exciting opportunity to take a role in the development, management and analysis of a new repository of Individual Participant Data (IPD) from ageing research trials.

📌 Apply till 07 August 2025: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

Thank you all for coming to our coffee morning yesterday and supporting @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social 💚

🔥 Don't miss out! Our #GitHub masterclass coming up.

What you'll learn:
- GitHub account types & products
- Platform demo by our Data Manager
- Issues, pull requests, wikis, and README documentation

📌 Perfect for data scientists and analysts at any level: ageingstrokeresearch.org/github-a-dig...

Join European #Geriatric Medicine Society workshop hosted by our Data Science team 👇

ageingstrokeresearch.org/how-to-devel...

📌Newly published paper 👇

How the words we choose as healthcare professionals can transform stroke patients journey:
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/6...