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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 8d

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

NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 9d

📣Join us for an exciting Lunch & Learn that explores innovative, creative approaches to stroke rehabilitation research.

🔗Book your place here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...

www.ticketsource.co.uk

Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 12d

📢 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...

The INCLUDE study: Development of methods to identify digitally excluded older people, and tailoring of interventions to meet their digital needs – Academic unit for Ageing & Stroke Rehabilitation

ageingstrokeresearch.org

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Age UK @age-uk.bsky.social · 12d

📃 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

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'.

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 14d

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.

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 26d

🟡 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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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 26d

🟡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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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 26d

🟡 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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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 26d

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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@yhpsrc.bsky.social
@cityofresearch.bsky.social
@drjessjohansson.bsky.social
@drandyclegg.bsky.social

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · Sep 5

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...

Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · Aug 19

📍 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?...
@drandyclegg

@Drjessjohansson

@TheStrokeAssoc

Why I Joined Research: Stroke Survivors About Finding Their Path to Being More Active

YouTube video by Bradford Institute for Health Research

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Bradford Institute for Health Research @bihr.bsky.social · Aug 13

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...

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

www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · Aug 6

ageingstrokeresearch.org/adapt-study-...

ADAPT Study Participant Creates Powerful Art Exhibition on Stroke Recovery – Academic unit for Ageing & Stroke Rehabilitation

ageingstrokeresearch.org

Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · Aug 6

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

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · Jul 31

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

Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · Jul 31

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.

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · Jul 31

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

Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · Jul 31

🔥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

Free places available on IPD meta-analysis courses!

🛠️ Individual participant data (IPD) meta-analyses: a practical introduction for healthcare research (23-24 Sep), or

sway.cloud.microsoft

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · Jul 31

🔥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

Free places available on IPD meta-analysis courses!

🛠️ Individual participant data (IPD) meta-analyses: a practical introduction for healthcare research (23-24 Sep), or

sway.cloud.microsoft

Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · Jul 18

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...

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.

www.eventbrite.com

Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · Jul 11

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · Jul 11

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...

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · Jul 9

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

Bradford Institute for Health Research @bihr.bsky.social · Jul 9

☕️ @auasresearch.bsky.social charity coffee morning was a success! ☕️
Thank you everyone for helping the team to raise £72.18 for their chosen charity @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social
Your support will help them continue their incredible work tackling digital exclusion in communities across the UK💙

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · Jul 3

🔥 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...

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · Jun 30

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

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

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · Jun 27

📌Newly published paper 👇

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

Louisa Burton @louisabu.bsky.social · Jun 27

*NEW PAPER*
How do stroke unit professionals feel about talking about recovery with patients and their families?
Support and training for staff is crucial for better care @auasresearch.bsky.social

Read the full text here 👇
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/6...

Funded by @thestrokeassociation.bsky.social

Experiences and views of conversations about recovery and prognosis on the stroke unit: findings from semistructured interviews with professionals

Objectives Providing information about the process of poststroke recovery, and individuals’ likely outlook can be challenging for professionals, which may lead to avoidance of this important issue, le...

bmjopen.bmj.com

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · Jun 20

❤️ Celebrating #Red4Research at @cityofresearch.bsky.social today!

We're proud to support vital research that improves lives of older people, stroke survivors and their carers.

Research matters. Research saves lives.

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