Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research

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

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As part of #StrokeAwarenessMonth, we created a video reflecting on our Away Day 2025.

Oliver Todd shares his thoughts of the day, key learnings and how they're shaping our plans and priorities for 2026.

Find out more here: https://t.co/11CN271afy

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A really exciting afternoon today speaking to people on the Concourse at @BTHFT about the research taking place at our unit.

It was wonderful to chat with so many people, answer questions, and raise awareness of the importance of stroke research during Stroke Awareness Month.

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to make people aware of stroke, causes and aftermaths. I chose the “31 minutes of exercise each day during May”. You can do any type of exercise, I am doing a mixture of walking, static cycling, weights (dumbells) for arm improvement.

Congratulations to Mick!

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As part of Stroke awareness month, Mick one of our long-term public contributor has been taking on the 31 Minutes in May challenge.

Mick said" I found out about the Stroke Association led Stroke Awareness month during May. I saw they were suggesting a number of activities,

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We aim to explore whether green spaces at hospital sites can provide benefits for in-patients with stroke, their families and staff, and identify the important features that make a difference.

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Study: Exploring the potential impact of green spaces for in-patient stroke units: A mixed methods study

After a stroke, rehabilitation activities are important for recovery. However, patients in stroke units may spend long periods inactive, causing boredom and low mood.

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As part of Stroke Awareness month we will be shining a light on our research projects. Look out for more posts to learn more about our research.

[CityOfResearch @CityOfResearch]

May is Stroke Awareness Month. At the BIHR we conduct some amazing research with the @AUASResearch

Our stroke research is primarily focused on rehabilitation and life after strokes.

Find out about their amazing work here: https://t.co/8NWn2T8slS

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Funded by @TheStrokeAssoc the event was a great success and highlighted the study’s findings.

Find out more about the study here: https://t.co/DSggfSouCb
@DrFayeWray

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We held an event to celebrate the @StarStep_study , which looked at whether a self-management programme could help stroke survivors with aphasia and their families develop strategies and confidence to cope with aphasia in everyday situations.

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Had a long but stimulating day @ #ICIC26. Pleased to have shared the experience of osteoporosis care for older women as a one example of some of the challenges of integrated care.

[HERO trial @HEROtrial]

HERO trial results published in Age & Ageing: https://t.co/xKdWChkSUN.
Extended rehab after acute hospital admission for older people with frailty: Reduced hospital admissions over 12 months, but did not impact measures of function or health related quality of life.

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This International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting our co-produced approach to osteoporosis management for older women.

Our grounded theory study embedded co-production throughout, ensuring that older women’s lived experiences shaped the research design, analysis and outputs

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We had a great day today at the University of Leeds women’s health symposium.

We were showcasing our research stronger voices, stronger bones: a co- produced approach to osteoporosis management in older women.

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🚀 New publication out in JMIR – exploring how AI can truly support safer prescribing 🚀
Delighted to share our latest paper in the Journal of Medical Internet Research
https://t.co/2KybzDUYPN

@drandyclegg @Aseel_Abuzour

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How does a personal interest in the Electronic Frailty Index (eFI) lead to shaping major healthcare research? 🧐
Read David Smith’s inspiring journey from PPIE member to a key voice in our INCLUDE study.

Read more: https://t.co/V1g4PJtO2b

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📢 ACMICS study is now open!
We’re excited to begin this important @NIHRresearch funded project.
ACMICS aims to support safer prescribing for older adults in hospital—particularly those at risk of delirium and falls due to anticholinergic medicines.

🔗 https://t.co/DpGskXDGtP

[HERO trial @HEROtrial]

HERO Trial results: https://t.co/O8wHM9Lsro Extended rehab welcomed by participants and therapists and reduced hospital admissions, but no effect on self-reported function or health related quality of life! Website:https://t.co/IntY1Gc9QC @drandyclegg

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Big Congratulations to Dr @Drjessjohansson , who has been highly commended for two awards!

🏅 Public Carer & Patient Involvement Award at the UK Stroke Forum Conference
🏅 Significant Contribution Award by Bradford Centre for Qualitative Research

Well done, Jess!🌟

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📌How do you evaluate public & patient involvement (PPI) in long-term research programmes, keeping PPI meaningful over years, not months?

📌See what we find out in our newly published paper in @UCLpres
https://t.co/1bIaW2jQyQ

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Now it's time for some teamwork 😎

We explore how to address the national Department of Health and Social Care priotities over the next 10 years for ageing and stroke research:

➡ Analogue to Digital
➡ Hospital to Community
➡ Treatment to Prevention