We have has signed a joint statement with other major UK research funders, committing to better inclusion of older adults in health and care research ✍️
The statement sets out a shared commitment to actively support the inclusion of older adults in research, challenge unjustified exclusion and ensure that research is designed with equity in mind and better reflects the diversity of the UK. With inclusion being a condition of funding, NIHR wants to see more researchers include older people in their funding applications.
Find out more and read the full statement 👇
https://t.co/IqciorDbok
🚨NEWS🚨
People with learning disabilities were told they wouldn’t be resuscitated or treated if they contracted COVID-19, the Covid inquiry has heard.
https://t.co/LBRrWplQoA
The CSPCT’s Scientific Panel is recruiting new members with expertise in research.
The deadline for applications is 25 October 2024.
More details: https://t.co/Cw7l3rluzy
Yesterday I passed my PhD viva with minor corrections. I'd like to thank my examiners @DrDDChadwick, @Paul_M_Mitchell & @DrKateAbsolom. I'd also like to thank my supervisors @DMeadster, @chulme44, Louise Bryant & @Quality_Outcome for their support & guidance throughout.
Thanks @EuHEA ! It was great to present some work from my #PhD yesterday evaluating surgical task-shifting for C-section in Sierra Leone & thinking about methods when evaluating interventions that improve #HealthcareAccess@hakonbolkan@alexvanduinen@DMeadster @timensor1964
It’s out! After our research on T2 diabetes self-management for ppl with a #LearningDisability we realised the EQ-5D-3L wasn’t working for this group. https://t.co/f5bscqFHwt
@johnodwyer has been working on a solution.
@AnnaClareCox @ILowenhoff @elidington
Excited to share our paper on the development of this modified EQ-5D-3L. https://t.co/NXN7bH0mmv
Sincere thanks to all who advised on the work & helped with recruitment. Your insights were invaluable! #LearningDisability#IntellectualDisability#QualityOfLife
🗞️ Today the @NuffieldTrust published a report & easy-read drawing attention to the urgent need to improve access to preventive healthcare for people with a #learningdisability in England: https://t.co/BdNjaUiKiN 👇
The #LeDeR2022 report which investigates deaths of people with a #LearningDisability is published today.
The report finds people with a learning disability are still dying decades earlier than the general population and 42% of deaths were “avoidable”.
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https://t.co/ibgMMMZmyh
@Beardy_Econ @AUHE_Leeds @LittlerLabel Thank you, Lucy @LittlerLabel, for an excellent summary and suggestions, and thanks also to everyone who provided feedback during the session. Your input is very helpful! #hesg2023
New study to help people with dementia with medicines.
We would like to speak to people living with dementia, their carers, and health & social care professionals to understand how medicines are organised at home.
Leeds, Bradford & Airedale regions only.
Please retweet.
This is the incredible moment Lucy, a 13-year-old who is blind and neurodiverse, played a highly-complex Chopin piece, leaving @MikaSounds and @Lang_Lang speechless.
The Piano, presented by @ClaudiaWinkle, starts tonight at 9pm on Channel 4.
Stream Free on All 4. #ThePiano
Highlights of day 2 at #HESG23....
Packed room for @johnodwyer's paper on adapting EQ-5D-3L for adults who have a learning disability @AUHE_Leeds
Someone asked if we could use this version for everyone, which seemed to me a good Q.
We are delighted that one of our Get Me Better Champions has started to help with our #CareBags pilot project. Sapphire will be making and delivering the bags to support people with #LearningDisabilities and #Autistic people who attend our Emergency Departments.
Thank you Saph!