ACHA’s mission is to transform how services support people as they grow older, supporting them to live well and independently, while helping reshape and grow the local health and care workforce.
To achieve this, we need your voice.
As ACHA prepares to begin work, we are holding four ‘research sandpits’: workshops to co-create our research priorities and future plans. Your ideas, experiences, and expertise will directly influence how we address the most pressing challenges in ageing and healthcare.
What are sandpits?
Sandpits are rapidly gaining popularity as a dynamic research tool. They are collaborative workshops designed to address complex challenges by sparking creativity and teamwork. They create inclusive spaces where researchers, professionals, and members of the public can come together to share perspectives, tackle problems, and develop new ideas for research, all guided by expert facilitators.
Who should join?
We want to hear from people who are passionate about improving the lives of older adults in our north-east London community, this includes:
- Community members
- Voluntary sector and local community organisations
- Healthcare professionals and partners across the NHS and social care
Sandpits: dates and times
Each workshop will be led by one of ACHA’s professors, each of whom are world-leading experts in a specific aspect of healthy ageing.
Click on the links below to register your interest.
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Date |
Lead Professor |
Working title/Research question |
Venue |
Register your interest |
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Mon 10 March 1:30 – 3:30pm |
Prof Adam Gordon, MBE |
How can we build a living lab with care homes across NE London? |
Ilford Community Centre |
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Tue 11 March |
Prof Liz Sampson |
How can ACHA improve care for people with dementia, delirium and other memory problems? |
Whipps Cross Hospital |
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Monday 17 March |
Prof Adam Gordon, MBE, Prof Liz Sampson |
How can technology support the needs of the local community’s as they age? |
Waltham Forest College |
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Date TBD |
Prof Hamish Simpson |
How can ACHA support local residents to stay active? |
Walthamstow town centre |
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Please note, we ask you to express your interest in participating as we have limited space and we aim to ensure there are a diverse range of participants in each session. We will confirm your place as soon as possible.
Why Attend?
- Share your voice: Ensure the needs, values, and perspectives of older adults and caregivers in your community are heard.
- Collaborate and innovate: Work side-by-side with leading researchers, clinicians, and community members to come up with ideas and solutions.
- Drive real-world change: Help shape the research that will change people’s experiences of ageing in north-east London and beyond.
What to Expect:
- Engaging discussions and breakout sessions.
- Opportunities to directly influence research questions and priorities.
- Networking with others committed to healthier, happier ageing.
Further Questions?
Please contact us at: bartshealth.acha@nhs.net
