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Ikhlaq Jacob
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I spoke to over 800 local people, groups and diverse communities: the ‘hard to reach’ for the INCLUDE Study in Bradford and Leeds during the summers of 2024/25. Thank you everyone.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
THANK YOU to the people of Chapeltown and Harehills whom I met at cafés, chai’s, supermarkets, take-outs, playing fields, bus stops, barbers, desert shops, Bilal Centre, LGM, places of worship, cultural spaces and on the streets those who completed the questionnaire.
@auasresearch.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Thank you to the Khidmet Centre, and to the many attendees that I spoke to over the summer also a HUGE THANKS to the Ladies Group. Reaching out to the ‘hard to reach’.
October 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Huge thanks to Michelle and Walter from the Leeds Black Elders Association for allowing me access to the lovely ladies and gentleman across your sites.

Also to the Golden Girls at the Reginald Centre!
October 27, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Thank you to the Bangladeshi Centre!
October 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Thank you to Janet and your colleagues for allowing me to talk to your many attendees over the summer for the INCLUDE Study.
October 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Thank you to Mr Raj and Mr Singh for allowing me access to your attendees over the summer (the food was lovely and you instantly recognised my profile picture of Casablanca!).
October 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Thank you to Sharon from the Reginald Centre for giving me an invaluable insight into the rich culture of the local community in Chapeltown and Harehills.
October 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
It’s not about joining in a game of football but it’s joining in with the local community.
September 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I spoke to over 800 people for the INCLUDE Study. Thank you to everyone.

Michelle and Walter at LBEA/Le Princes Court
Janet (Wellbeing Hub)
Sharon (Reginald Centre)
The Montague Centre (Mr Raj)
Bangladeshi Centre (Rashida)
Khidmet Centre (Zaida, Mr Maroof and Mr Waseem)
Mr Siddique (Bilal Centre)
September 1, 2025 at 10:44 AM
A BIG THANK YOU!

Last year I spoke to more than 500 people in Bradford working on the Include Study.

I visited diverse communities: Indian, Pakistani and the Bangladeshi, visiting Temples, Gurdwaras, Churches, mosques, community centres and many diverse groups. Thank you.
August 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
To the hundreds of people I spoke to in Chapeltown and Harehills in Leeds:

A BIG THANK YOU!

For your time and kindness for taking part in the INCLUDE Study.
August 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Was there any doubt?

There was only one 007…
July 16, 2025 at 10:56 PM
One of the best films ever?
July 13, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Had a wonderful insight from Caroline about the Leeds Irish community.

Understanding communities through interaction in their own environment.
June 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Let me introduce you to a Bradford icon Barry the ‘Birdman’ reaching out with a hand of friendship.

Research is about making connections with individuals and communities.
June 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
As part of the Dying Matters Week I took the palliative nursing team from Bradford Royal Infirmary (Paul, Selma and our senior research fellow Zuneera) to a local community centre holding thought provoking discussions about dying.

Thank you to Saqib.
June 12, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Another day another visit. Thanks again Sharan from the wonderful Gurdwara in Barkerend, Bradford.

BIG SHOUT OUT to @auasresearch.bsky.social for allowing me the time to engage with groups and communities. 👍
May 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Fantastic pictures taken by Sharan showing some ladies knitting whilst listening to me talking about research and how they can help.

Everyone Matters in Research.
May 9, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Thank you Sharan for allowing me to talk about research to your Asian Ladies Group.

Engagement with local groups builds the foundations for research in the community.
May 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Rain, snow or sunshine going out in the community this time visiting a Gurdwara in Thornbury, Bradford thank you Sharan for the invite.

Discussing the benefits of taking part in research.
April 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
It’s Me Again!

Taking research into the community.

Thank you to Mr Saqib and Mr Zulfiqar for allowing me to hold discussion groups and dissemination activities on research studies including: Assisted dying, pain and digital inclusion over the past few months.
April 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Early morning visit to a local centre in Girlington, Bradford.

Breaking down barriers in research for those who could benefit the most.
April 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
It’s Me Again in the Community! Building research networks through engagement with local groups.
April 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Meet the fantastic NHS Talking Therapies Team doing great work in the community offering guidance and help in relation to depression, low mood and stress. “Making communities healthier through research and NHS services”.
April 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM