REACH Network news

17 July 2019

The REACH network gathered for presentations by:

Professor Jane Elliot, a professor of sociology from University of Exeter, will give a talk: ‘Planning for the future in mid and later life: reflections from different cohorts.’

Claire Miller, an Impact and Partnership Development manager – Health and Wellbeing, from University of Exeter, will give a talk: ‘How can Innovation, Impact and Business support you and your work? Connecting with industry and the third sector.’

Samantha Strickland, delivery manager from South West Academic Health Science Network, will give a talk: ‘Thinking about making an impact on lives - role of the AHSN and how we can work together.'

5 December 2018

The REACH network gathered for presentations by:

Dr Iza Kavedžija, Lecturer in Anthropology, from University of Exeter, gave a talk: ‘The attitude of gratitude: Inhabiting the moment with older Japanese’.

Dr Joseph Butchart, Consultant Physician, from Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust, University of Exeter, gave a talk: ‘Clinical Trials in Alzheimer’s disease: recent failures and future directions’.

Professor Louise Allan, Professor of Geriatric Medicine, from University of Exeter, gave a talk: ‘Developing an Intervention for Fall Related Injuries in Dementia’.

19 September 2018

We were really pleased to welcome four people with lived experience of dementia to join the meeting to take part in a ‘fishbowl conversation’

Participants: Hilary Doxford, Peter Paniccia, Chris Roberts and Jayne Goodrick

Facilitator: Associate Professor Piers Kotting

Below are blogs from two of the participants in the previous ‘fishbowl conversation’ that Piers facilitated, which give a really nice view on the format.

https://whichmeamitoday.wordpress.com/2015/05/01/the-goldfish-bowl-discussion/

http://extremeknittingredhead.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/the-goldfish-bowl.html

25 April 2018

The REACH network gathered for presentations by:

• Dr Ruth Lamont, from University of Exeter, School of Psychology, gave a talk: The ‘A Life More Ordinary’ project - Sharing experiences of living with dementia through art.
• Louise Vennells, Press and Media Manager from University of Exeter, gave a talk: Communication and media.
• Dr Joanne Connell, from University of Exeter Business School, gave a talk: Working Towards a Dementia-Friendly Visitor Economy.

13 December 2017

The REACH network gathered for presentations by:

• Colin Bray, Libraries Unlimited. Colin gave a talk ‘Building a dementia friendly community one library at a time'
• Sophie Smith, Impact and Partnership Development Manager.  Sophie told us about the upcoming Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund and gave a short overview of work of the Innovation, Impact and Business team
• Dr Susy Hope, geriatrician and UEMS Clinical Lecturer.  Susy talked about potential collaborations with South West Ambulance Service

16 May 2017

We have heard from Charlotte Burrows, Design Council Social Innovation Programme Manager, about the Transform Ageing programme and from Rachael Litherland and Steve Milton co-directors of Innovations in Dementia, about their work on empowering and inclusion of people with dementia. Thank you to our speakers for engaging talks and everyone who joined the meeting. 

12 September 2016

The aim of the event was for REACH Network members to get to know each other better, in a more informal setting. We carried out ‘academic speed dating’ session. We had 7 minutes to talk with one of the colleagues about our research interests and then moved to talk to another colleague. With six rounds we had a chance to get to know a good proportion of the Network Members. Hope everyone enjoyed the session!

8 June 2016

On 8 June 2016 we held the inaugural invitation-only meeting of the Centre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health (REACH) Network. Professor Manuela Barreto talked about the HASS ageing theme and Professor Linda Clare introduced the recently established REACH centre. Members shared information about their work and research interests, and discussed ideas for developing the network in a way that provides optimal benefit for all those involved. Thank you to everyone who joined the meeting and for all the positive feedback. We hope that the network will be a meaningful, sustainable and valued community.