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The Academic Centre for Healthy Ageing (ACHA)
@acha020.bsky.social
Putting healthy ageing research into action.

Thank you to everyone who joined us — your presence, ideas and support helped set the tone for what’s to come.

We're excited for the journey ahead – putting healthy ageing research into action to improve care and support for people as they get older.

This is just the beginning.
April 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
What does the future of healthy ageing look like?

Bold ideas. Brave conversations. Real change.

A vital conversation with @jkdhesi.bsky.social & sheffielddoc.bsky.social.

“We have a lot of work to do to change the narrative around ageing.”

@gerisoc.bsky.social @england.nhs.uk
April 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
An inspiring panel discussion with Dr Claire Dow, Professor Jo Martin & Fiona Miller-Smith.

Sharing insights on moving from vision to reality - creating ripple effects across the hospital & into the community.

“Passion and dedication brought ACHA together.”

@qmul.ac.uk @bartscharity.bsky.social
April 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
“If we get things right here, we have the potential to propagate learning not just across the country but across the globe.”

@adamgordon1978.bsky.social shares our aspirations for the future and the change that’s on the horizon.
April 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
“The musculoskeletal system is not a focus of any ageing centre locally or nationally - except for ACHA.”

Professor Hamish Simpson on what is unique about ACHA and what drives our work.
April 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“I truly consider my role at ACHA to be the opportunity of a lifetime.

“A key part of this role will be harnessing the power that exists across our integrated care system.”

@proflizsampson.bsky.social on the change that ACHA is committed to making, local to national.
April 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
“From the outset, ACHA has been about bringing people together - we have built a team that listens first.”

ACHA Director Lauren Ellis shares our journey so far - co-creating our strategy through collaboration with local people and health and care staff.
April 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM