@AUASResearch

Conducting high quality applied health research to improve health and social care for older people, stroke survivors and their carers

 England, United Kingdom
ageingstrokeresearch.org/
Joined January 2020
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Thanks to all the fabulous members of the @RoyalOsteoSoc Bradford Support group for inviting Anne to speak and engaging so passionately about the treatment and management of osteoporosis this morning. Lots of brilliant ideas for future work!
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You’re invited to an engaging event dedicated to raising awareness of brain health! Come along to enjoy: Fun quizzes Group conversations Refreshments Date: Friday, 23 October 2026, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Location: Cloth Hall, Leeds Scan the QR code on the event poster to register
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Job opportunity: Clinical Doctoral Fellowship This exciting opportunity is ideal for a medical, nursing, or allied health professional, passionate about improving care for older adults through innovative research Closing date: 19th October Apply here: lnkd.in/eK2GSXqt
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Happy 39th Anniversary! 🎉 Here’s to many more years of pioneering research and making a difference 🎉 @CityOfResearch
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Our team attended the Belonging Festival at @BTHFT, an inclusive event celebrating the diversity of our workforce and communities It was fantastic to speak with colleagues and members of the public about the work we are doing. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to speak with us
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We're delighted that Dr Liz Graham will be presenting a poster at the ManCAD CAPers Conference this Thursday. We look forward to sharing findings from this valuable work. #ManCAD CAPers #HearingLoss #Frailty #OlderAdults #AgeingResearch #CARE75+ @CityOfResearch @drandyclegg
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The Anticholinergic Medication Index (ACMI) is a new measure of anticholinergic burden, developed using a large dataset of UK patients. A patient’s ACMI score represents their cumulative anticholinergic burden: higher ACMI indicates stronger association with delirium and falls.
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Our study will embed ACMI into a hospital system (EPR), aiming to help clinicians identify anticholinergic burden and make informed decisions when optimising medicines.
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We had a great time at the Beacon last week, sharing more about the research we do at the Unit. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to speak with us.
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One of our recent projects exploring experiences of primary care for osteoporosis among UK South Asian older women has had a paper published. Read our summary to find out more about the projecthttps://bjgp.org/content/early/2026/07/01/BJGP.2026.0003 @drandyclegg @CityOfResearch
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Celebrating the incredible career of Anne Forster as she retires at the end of this month. Since co-founding the Unit in 1987, Anne's vision and leadership have helped make it one of the UK's leading units Thank you Anne. Wishing you a long, happy and well-deserved retirement!
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Our researchers have been out and about today presenting a poster about the Green Spaces for Stroke Units project at the Leeds Research & Innovation Conference 2026 The poster explains the project which is exploring the potential impact of green spaces for in-patient stroke units
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New in the British Journal of General Practice 📢 Our qualitative study highlights gaps in osteoporosis care for older women and the need for better care navigation, self-management support, and stronger primary care. Read the paper: bjgp.org/content/early/2026/…

‘I have no idea who does the bone thing’: a qualitative exploration to improve osteoporosis care

Background The Women’s Health Strategy for England highlighted the systemic underrepresentation of older women in health care. Over half of women >80 years are estimated to have osteoporosis,...

bjgp.org
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Research Appreciation Day may be over, but we're still celebrating co-production and the vital role that patient and public involvement plays in research. Hear from our Community Engagement Fellows, Gillian and Mohammed, on why patient and public involvement matters.
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This #ResearchAppreciationDay, we're celebrating the invaluable contribution that patients, carers and members of the public make to research. Thank you to everyone who shares their experiences, insights and expertise to help shape research that improves health and care.
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In this blog, a co-applicant on the Hearing Loss in Later Life Study reflects on their experience of being involved in research and helping shape the work. 🔗 Read more: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/resources/… @NIHR_ARC_YH @NIHRresearch @drandyclegg

Pardon! Reflections from a Co-applicant on the Hearing Loss in Later Life Study - ARC

Chris Quinn shares his personal experience of living with hearing loss and how it has shaped his life over time. As a co-applicant in our Health and Care in an Ageing Society theme, his lived...

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We're celebrating #NIHR20! 🎉 For 20 years, NIHR support has helped our unit grow into a leading ageing and stroke research centre, driving research that improves lives. @NIHRresearch @drandyclegg
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Read our latest blog on the impact on our research and the difference it's made to our people and patients: ageingstrokeresearch.org/nih…
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Celebrating #NIHR20 anniversary🎉 Thank you @NIHRresearch for 20 years of incredible support for ageing and stroke research 👏 Your commitment continues to drive innovation and improve lives! @BTHFT @CityOfResearch @drandyclegg
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Today we're celebrating #Red4Research and recognising everyone contributing to healthcare research. From ageing and stroke studies to innovation across health and care, research improves lives and shapes the future. Thank you to everyone involved. ❤️
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