@chriswpkay

Senior Research Fellow at The Veterans and Families Institute for Military Social Research @aru_vfi

 Chelmsford & North Yorks, UK
aru.ac.uk/people/chris-kay
Joined March 2016
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Chris W P Kay retweeted
RFUIPF@TheRugbyCharity29 Mar 2025
Let’s go @RedRosesRugby @womens6nations! We’ll be cheering you on this afternoon! 📺 🏉 Looking forward to supporting in person @Allianz_stad on 26 April!🌹 #GuinnessW6N
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@EnglandRugby29 Mar 2025
Let's go, @RedRosesRugby! 🌹 Watch our #GuinnessW6N clash against Wales live on @BBCSport at 16:45 today ⏰
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Concurrent Sessions are taking place now! @DrThomasKersey is leading an enlightening presentation on “Assistive Technology and Adaptive Sport”. It’s great to hear the assistive technology’s positive effects on Veteran participants. #CIMVHRForum
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In collaboration with @ARU_VFi we are conducting a pilot research study to assess the experiences of military spouses on a wilderness canoe journey. Week 2 starts today with a new group of 12. Excited to see what this week brings @chriswpkay @LarssonClifford @laurengmcb
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Delighted that @AngliaRuskin has achieved Gold in the Employer Recognition Scheme. This signifies that ARU has demonstrated exceptional support for the Armed Forces within its staff, student body and the wider local community. Including veterans, cadets and reservists.
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UK Veterans we need your views and experiences! Please take part in our online survey on gambling behaviors. Either scan the QR code below or click this link - lnkd.in/eeVGgszw vhabit.co.uk
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To take part in our survey, please click on this link swanseachhs.eu.qualtrics.com… or scan the QR code below.
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Chris W P Kay retweeted
RFUIPF@TheRugbyCharity13 May 2024
We’re keen to understand what the rugby community knows about the IPF and who we support. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey. Thank you! 💻ow.ly/MQEQ50RE9sv
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Chris W P Kay retweeted
RFUIPF@TheRugbyCharity14 Apr 2024
Next Sunday, injured player, Gareth, is set to make @Londonmarathon history with his team as one of the first assisted wheelchair participants to take part. Read their story and support ➡️bit.ly/4cTwWDU #rugbyrunners #rugbyfamily
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Chris W P Kay retweeted
LUUMCC@LUUMCC21 Feb 2024
Replying to @LUUMCC @SilverblueTours @add_victor
In memory of Pritch, we have set up a just giving page to raise funds for his family’s chosen charity, @TheRugbyCharity. Any donations would be warmly appreciated. justgiving.com/page/uolmcc-1… MoT 💚

UoLMCC and UoLWCC's fundraiser for RFU Injured Players Foundation

Help Joe Pocklington raise money to support RFU Injured Players Foundation

justgiving.com
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Excited (and nervous) to announce I'll be showing and discussing some of my work
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Chris W P Kay retweeted
Clare Pope@clare_deary6 Nov 2022
If you are or know any medically d/charged UK Armed Forces veterans please consider completing/sharing this study. @LCTForces @TheNavyMile @chriswpkay @H4VSouthWales @AFPST_Charity @TeamBRITracing @Dare2LiveTrust @evidology @perrin_andy @ClaireMcHenry
Clare Pope@clare_deary25 Sep 2022
LSBU PhD Study. We are looking at the health and wellbeing of medically discharged military veterans from the UK Armed Forces Regular or Reserve. Details below/link to survey. Please share widely @DrGrahamCable lsbu.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/phd… The password to access: WIS Veterans
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Chris W P Kay retweeted
RFUIPF@TheRugbyCharity19 Oct 2022
Last month a group of injured players took on a fun and challenging weekend at Battle Back as part of our Engage Programme. Find out more here: bit.ly/3CyKJ1D #rugbyfamily #challengecomplete
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Ahead of @birminghamcg22, batonbearers have been travelling across the Commonwealth visiting all 72 nations and territories for the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay. Lyndon Chatting-Walters says he felt "extremely honoured" to take part. Read his story ➡️bit.ly/3zw8YwS
An image split vertically in half by a line. On one side is Lyndon in a rock climbing room at the Battle Back centre. On the other side is a quote from Lyndon which reads: "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to represent these historic games."

ALT An image split vertically in half by a line. On one side is Lyndon in a rock climbing room at the Battle Back centre. On the other side is a quote from Lyndon which reads: "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to represent these historic games."

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The Royal British Legion Battle Back Centre at Lilleshall National Sports Centre represents some of the best practice in adaptive sport for veterans. Through the #NationalDisabilityStrategy, @VeteransGovUK will provide increased access for veterans. @DisabilityGovUK
Graphic reads, The Battle Back Centre. Best-practice in adaptive sport for veterans, supporting a number of service personnel. Image of male veteran in a wheelchair in front of a climbing wall.

ALT Graphic reads, The Battle Back Centre. Best-practice in adaptive sport for veterans, supporting a number of service personnel. Image of male veteran in a wheelchair in front of a climbing wall.

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Chris W P Kay retweeted
Leeds Beckett@leedsbeckett1 Jul 2022
Police continue to search for a missing Bradford woman, who is part of the Leeds Beckett community. Please take a moment to read the appeal and contact police if you have any information.
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Leeds Beckett University based @CGO_outdoors is providing two hill walking skills days for Wanderlust Women to help their development as future leaders in the outdoors: leedsbeckett.ac.uk/news/2022…

Carnegie Great Outdoors work to increase diversity in mountaineering leadership | Leeds Beckett...

Carnegie Great Outdoors (CGO) is providing outdoors skills and leadership support to the Wanderlust Women, a hiking and adventure group for Muslim women, to help their development as future leaders...

leedsbeckett.ac.uk
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Have you completed the @NHSEngland survey on veterans mental and physical health services? If not, make sure you do to help the #NHS improve care for #veterans and their families. Survey here: engage.england.nhs.uk/survey… @VeteransGateway @VeteransGovUK @DefenceHQ @nickymurdochMBE
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We have been asked by the MOD to take on a greater role in delivering Team UK to the Invictus Games and we're really looking forward to playing our part in future Team UK successes by supporting the participants, veterans and friends and family. (2/2)
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Research by @leedsbeckett academics, including @chriswpkay, has highlighted the positive long-term impact on the lives of UK military veterans who participated in a high-altitude trekking expedition in 2018. @BattleBackCntr leedsbeckett.ac.uk/news/2022…
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We’re excited to be working in partnership with @DefenceHQ to deliver Team UK to the Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023. If you or someone you know is eligible and wants to take part, visit our website to register your interest ➡️ bit.ly/3w6DCv9 @WeAreInvictus
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