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Improving quality of life and creating a more equitable society

Health inequalities are shaped by the cumulative impact of social, economic, and environmental factors throughout the life course. Our research aims to identify and address inequalities experienced by older people, stroke survivors and their carers, through co-producing interventions, re-designing pathways and informing policies and services. We consider inequalities in all of our work and have projects that focus particularly on this cross-cutting theme.

Our Research Projects

Well-being in later life in Bradford

Hearing Loss in Later Life: A qualitative investigation of the barriers and facilitators to managing hearing loss for older adults living with frailty

EQUITY-TIA Enhancing eQUalITY in TIA pathways

Developing approaches to collaborating with the South Asian community to develop stroke research priorities

A qualitative exploration of older women and healthcare professional experiences to guide improvements in osteoporosis care

Exploring dementia risk factors among ethnic minorities in the UK: A study based on Connected Bradford dataset

Brain shaped white jigsaw puzzle on blue background, a missing piece of the brain puzzle, mental health and problems with memory

Minoritised ethnic groups and modifiable dementia risk

The INCLUDE study: Development of methods to identify digitally excluded older people, and tailoring of interventions to meet their digital needs

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30 July 2026

Celebrating the Remarkable Career of Professor Anne Forster

We celebrate the outstanding career and enduring impact of Anne Forster, Professor of Ageing and Stroke Research - a true leader, innovator, and champion in the field of health research.…
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2 July 2026

NIHR20: Enabling Excellence in Ageing and Stroke Research

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has been transformational for our Unit. In 2006, we were a small team of six based at Bradford Royal Infirmary. We…
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2 June 2026

ASR Away Day 2025: Shaping the Future of Ageing and Stroke Research in Bradford and Beyond

The Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research Away Day 2025 brought together NHS clinicians, researchers, social care professionals and community leaders and posed a deceptively simple question to its…
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