🏡We’re pleased to share the synopsis from the “HomeHealth" trial, funded by NIHR This report summarises findings on the clinical- effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a home-based health promotion intervention to support independence in older people with mild frailty. 📰Read the synopsis below!

In February, Dr Sarah Griffiths and Martin Robertson held an incredible NIHR SPCR master class titled: Let’s talk dementia: Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia. Watch the session here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJXk...

SPCR Masterclass | Let’s talk dementia

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Last month, Dr Megan Armstrong ran an extremely insightful and engaging NIHR SPCR masterclass on engaging people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation in research. Watch the recording below ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=eExy...

This #Qualitative study explored healthcare professionals' (HCPs’) perspectives and experiences of the management of multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) in people experiencing socioeconomic #Deprivation @ucl-caps.bsky.social @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

Megan Armstrong recently attended UCL’s 'Enabling Mid‑Career Interdisciplinary Research Leadership' initiative designed to spark ideas, build collaborations and strengthen research leadership skills. Megan said she left feeling energised, connected, and full of possibilities for future projects. 🌟

Hello!! As part of my PhD, I am interviewing people with dementia and/or their informal carers to understand what it is like to manage dementia where they live. Please get in contact for more information or if you are interested: jessica.kay.24@ucl.ac.uk 📩 @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social

📣New publication! We're delighted to share this newly published qualitative systematic review exploring key factors influencing post‑diagnostic support and care planning for people with dementia from South Asian backgrounds. 🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Key factors influencing post-diagnostic support and care planning for people with dementia from South Asian backgrounds: a systematic review of qualitative studies - BMC Geriatrics

BMC Geriatrics - Dementia in minority ethnic groups is on the rise. South Asian people represent 9.3% of the UK population and are the largest minority ethnic (ME) group. Most dementia care in...

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Dr Megan Armstrong joined colleagues in Newcastle for the first in-person meeting of the NIHR Cross-Network Collaboration on inequalities in MLTCs. Energising discussions led by Professors Rachel Cooper and Liddy Goyder with exciting potential already emerging! #NIHR #MLTC @drmegs.bsky.social

A lovely end-of-term CAPS celebration 🎄✨ Wishing everyone a restful Christmas break and a very happy new year!

📣 New research! This study highlights a critical issue: carers experiencing socioeconomic deprivation often face a lack of social mobility options whilst making profound sacrifices, such as giving up essentials like heating and healthy food. 🔗 dx.doi.org/10.1111/hex.... #CarerSupport

🎉 Big congrats to Tas Rookes for passing her PhD viva with flying colours! 🧠 Thesis: Improving engagement in health promotion for older adults with mild cognitive impairment 👏 Supervised by Professor Kate Walters, Louise Marston, Rachael Frost, Megan Armstrong & Yolanda Barrado-Martín

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🎉 Exciting news! A huge congratulations to the entire APPLE-Tree team on the publication of our latest paper—an important step forward in dementia prevention research. @denpru-qm.bsky.social Read the full paper here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Remote, lower-intensity, multidomain lifestyle intervention for subjective cognitive decline or mild cognitive impairment (APPLE-Tree): a multicentre, single-masked, randomised controlled trial

Trials of high-intensity, multidomain interventions show that modifying lifestyle and psychological risk factors can slow cognitive decline. We aimed …

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