WATCH Project
@watch1.bsky.social
Widening Access to Trials in Care Homes (WATCH) is a collaborative project led by Prof Roy Soiza at NHS Grampian. Aims to produce best practice guidance to enable the recruitment of care home residents into vaccine trials. Received Vaccine Innovation Fund.
👋 #MeetTheTeam: Dr. Carrie Stewart!
🔍 Qualitative research expert @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
🧠 Focus: pain, dementia, Parkinson’s & #AgeingResearch
🤝 Leads #PPI in @acer-aberdeenuni.bsky.social, making research truly patient-centred
💙 Proud to have her guiding qualitative work in the #WATCHProject
🔍 Qualitative research expert @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
🧠 Focus: pain, dementia, Parkinson’s & #AgeingResearch
🤝 Leads #PPI in @acer-aberdeenuni.bsky.social, making research truly patient-centred
💙 Proud to have her guiding qualitative work in the #WATCHProject
December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
👋 #MeetTheTeam: Dr. Carrie Stewart!
🔍 Qualitative research expert @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
🧠 Focus: pain, dementia, Parkinson’s & #AgeingResearch
🤝 Leads #PPI in @acer-aberdeenuni.bsky.social, making research truly patient-centred
💙 Proud to have her guiding qualitative work in the #WATCHProject
🔍 Qualitative research expert @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
🧠 Focus: pain, dementia, Parkinson’s & #AgeingResearch
🤝 Leads #PPI in @acer-aberdeenuni.bsky.social, making research truly patient-centred
💙 Proud to have her guiding qualitative work in the #WATCHProject
👵👴 Longer lives mean new opportunities and challenges.
The #WATCHProject is leading the way for advancing vaccine trials and improving the quality of care for care home residents.
👉Follow us to see how we’re shaping the future of #VaccineTrials #CareHomeResearch #CareHomesUK #HealthyAgeing
The #WATCHProject is leading the way for advancing vaccine trials and improving the quality of care for care home residents.
👉Follow us to see how we’re shaping the future of #VaccineTrials #CareHomeResearch #CareHomesUK #HealthyAgeing
December 3, 2025 at 9:09 AM
👵👴 Longer lives mean new opportunities and challenges.
The #WATCHProject is leading the way for advancing vaccine trials and improving the quality of care for care home residents.
👉Follow us to see how we’re shaping the future of #VaccineTrials #CareHomeResearch #CareHomesUK #HealthyAgeing
The #WATCHProject is leading the way for advancing vaccine trials and improving the quality of care for care home residents.
👉Follow us to see how we’re shaping the future of #VaccineTrials #CareHomeResearch #CareHomesUK #HealthyAgeing
📍 Where we’re at in the #WATCHProject
🔍 WP2: ‘Solve’ – How can we make #VaccineTrials more inclusive & effective?
We’re co-developing strategies with strong Patient & Public Involvement to innovate how #ClinicalTrials are delivered in care homes.
#CareHomeResearch #CareHomeVoices #PPI
🔍 WP2: ‘Solve’ – How can we make #VaccineTrials more inclusive & effective?
We’re co-developing strategies with strong Patient & Public Involvement to innovate how #ClinicalTrials are delivered in care homes.
#CareHomeResearch #CareHomeVoices #PPI
November 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM
📍 Where we’re at in the #WATCHProject
🔍 WP2: ‘Solve’ – How can we make #VaccineTrials more inclusive & effective?
We’re co-developing strategies with strong Patient & Public Involvement to innovate how #ClinicalTrials are delivered in care homes.
#CareHomeResearch #CareHomeVoices #PPI
🔍 WP2: ‘Solve’ – How can we make #VaccineTrials more inclusive & effective?
We’re co-developing strategies with strong Patient & Public Involvement to innovate how #ClinicalTrials are delivered in care homes.
#CareHomeResearch #CareHomeVoices #PPI
🥁 Drum roll please...
Our Work Package 1 (WP1) paper is coming soon! 🎉
📚 WP1 of the #WATCHProject maps the landscape of #VaccineTrials in care homes—what’s been done, what works, and what’s missing.
👉 Stay tuned for our publication 👀& join the conversation!
#CareHomeResearch
Our Work Package 1 (WP1) paper is coming soon! 🎉
📚 WP1 of the #WATCHProject maps the landscape of #VaccineTrials in care homes—what’s been done, what works, and what’s missing.
👉 Stay tuned for our publication 👀& join the conversation!
#CareHomeResearch
November 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
🥁 Drum roll please...
Our Work Package 1 (WP1) paper is coming soon! 🎉
📚 WP1 of the #WATCHProject maps the landscape of #VaccineTrials in care homes—what’s been done, what works, and what’s missing.
👉 Stay tuned for our publication 👀& join the conversation!
#CareHomeResearch
Our Work Package 1 (WP1) paper is coming soon! 🎉
📚 WP1 of the #WATCHProject maps the landscape of #VaccineTrials in care homes—what’s been done, what works, and what’s missing.
👉 Stay tuned for our publication 👀& join the conversation!
#CareHomeResearch
The WATCH consortium is delighted to present at the British Geriatrics Society Conference #BGSConf this week.
Our poster shares lessons learned from vaccine trials that will help to inform the design and delivery of future trials in care home populations.
#WATCHProject #CareHomes #VaccineTrials
Our poster shares lessons learned from vaccine trials that will help to inform the design and delivery of future trials in care home populations.
#WATCHProject #CareHomes #VaccineTrials
November 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The WATCH consortium is delighted to present at the British Geriatrics Society Conference #BGSConf this week.
Our poster shares lessons learned from vaccine trials that will help to inform the design and delivery of future trials in care home populations.
#WATCHProject #CareHomes #VaccineTrials
Our poster shares lessons learned from vaccine trials that will help to inform the design and delivery of future trials in care home populations.
#WATCHProject #CareHomes #VaccineTrials
Older adults in care homes are vulnerable to flu, COVID-19 & RSV — yet often excluded from vaccine trials.
The WATCH project is changing that. Inclusive trials = better protection for all.
🔗 Follow & repost to support #WATCHProject
The WATCH project is changing that. Inclusive trials = better protection for all.
🔗 Follow & repost to support #WATCHProject
November 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Older adults in care homes are vulnerable to flu, COVID-19 & RSV — yet often excluded from vaccine trials.
The WATCH project is changing that. Inclusive trials = better protection for all.
🔗 Follow & repost to support #WATCHProject
The WATCH project is changing that. Inclusive trials = better protection for all.
🔗 Follow & repost to support #WATCHProject
⭐️ #MeetTheTeam Prof Susan Shenkin
Clinical academic geriatrician, co-chair of #ENRICHScotland & co-investigator on the #WATCHproject. Prof@susanshenkin.bsky.social drives inclusive #CareHomeResearch. Her leadership amplifies older adult voices in #CareHomeTrials. We're lucky to have her on board!
Clinical academic geriatrician, co-chair of #ENRICHScotland & co-investigator on the #WATCHproject. Prof@susanshenkin.bsky.social drives inclusive #CareHomeResearch. Her leadership amplifies older adult voices in #CareHomeTrials. We're lucky to have her on board!
November 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
⭐️ #MeetTheTeam Prof Susan Shenkin
Clinical academic geriatrician, co-chair of #ENRICHScotland & co-investigator on the #WATCHproject. Prof@susanshenkin.bsky.social drives inclusive #CareHomeResearch. Her leadership amplifies older adult voices in #CareHomeTrials. We're lucky to have her on board!
Clinical academic geriatrician, co-chair of #ENRICHScotland & co-investigator on the #WATCHproject. Prof@susanshenkin.bsky.social drives inclusive #CareHomeResearch. Her leadership amplifies older adult voices in #CareHomeTrials. We're lucky to have her on board!
This quote underscores the urgency and importance of the WATCH project’s mission: to break down barriers and create best practice guidance for inclusive vaccine trials in care homes.
🔍 Learn more about how we’re tackling this challenge.
🔍 Learn more about how we’re tackling this challenge.
August 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
This quote underscores the urgency and importance of the WATCH project’s mission: to break down barriers and create best practice guidance for inclusive vaccine trials in care homes.
🔍 Learn more about how we’re tackling this challenge.
🔍 Learn more about how we’re tackling this challenge.
📢Update!
We’re getting closer to the heart of the WATCH project:
Listening to real voices across the care home ecosystem.
We're preparing to hear directly from the people who know the barriers best.
Their insights will shape future vaccine trials that include care homes, not ignore them.
We’re getting closer to the heart of the WATCH project:
Listening to real voices across the care home ecosystem.
We're preparing to hear directly from the people who know the barriers best.
Their insights will shape future vaccine trials that include care homes, not ignore them.
August 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
📢Update!
We’re getting closer to the heart of the WATCH project:
Listening to real voices across the care home ecosystem.
We're preparing to hear directly from the people who know the barriers best.
Their insights will shape future vaccine trials that include care homes, not ignore them.
We’re getting closer to the heart of the WATCH project:
Listening to real voices across the care home ecosystem.
We're preparing to hear directly from the people who know the barriers best.
Their insights will shape future vaccine trials that include care homes, not ignore them.
🧠 It takes more than data to change the system.
The #WATCHProject is listening to people — care home staff, residents, families, researchers — to understand what really stands in the way of inclusive vaccine trials.
Real voices. Real barriers. Real change.
The #WATCHProject is listening to people — care home staff, residents, families, researchers — to understand what really stands in the way of inclusive vaccine trials.
Real voices. Real barriers. Real change.
July 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
🧠 It takes more than data to change the system.
The #WATCHProject is listening to people — care home staff, residents, families, researchers — to understand what really stands in the way of inclusive vaccine trials.
Real voices. Real barriers. Real change.
The #WATCHProject is listening to people — care home staff, residents, families, researchers — to understand what really stands in the way of inclusive vaccine trials.
Real voices. Real barriers. Real change.
Every story matters. Every voice counts. That's the heart of the WATCH Project. #WATCHProject #CareHomeVoices #EveryStoryMatters #InclusiveResearch #ResearchWithHeart #OlderAdultsMatter #CareHomeResearch #VaccineEquity #HealthJustice #CommunityResearch
July 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Every story matters. Every voice counts. That's the heart of the WATCH Project. #WATCHProject #CareHomeVoices #EveryStoryMatters #InclusiveResearch #ResearchWithHeart #OlderAdultsMatter #CareHomeResearch #VaccineEquity #HealthJustice #CommunityResearch
Prof Soiza & the team were delighted to present the WATCH Project at the NHSG R&D conf #GramConf25
@ssvasan.bsky.social
The presentation highlighted the importance of including care home residents in vaccine trials, enabling better care for the care home population #WATCHProject #VaccineTrials
@ssvasan.bsky.social
The presentation highlighted the importance of including care home residents in vaccine trials, enabling better care for the care home population #WATCHProject #VaccineTrials
July 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Prof Soiza & the team were delighted to present the WATCH Project at the NHSG R&D conf #GramConf25
@ssvasan.bsky.social
The presentation highlighted the importance of including care home residents in vaccine trials, enabling better care for the care home population #WATCHProject #VaccineTrials
@ssvasan.bsky.social
The presentation highlighted the importance of including care home residents in vaccine trials, enabling better care for the care home population #WATCHProject #VaccineTrials
“Inclusion starts with listening.” We’ve been listening — and it’s clear that #GramConf25 has sparked inspiring conversations around integration, evidence-based practice, and patient-centred care. Here’s to shining a light on the outstanding work happening across @nhsgrampian.bsky.social
June 30, 2025 at 12:39 PM
“Inclusion starts with listening.” We’ve been listening — and it’s clear that #GramConf25 has sparked inspiring conversations around integration, evidence-based practice, and patient-centred care. Here’s to shining a light on the outstanding work happening across @nhsgrampian.bsky.social
Imagine if every vaccine trial considered the real lives of older adults in care homes. That's the world we are building! 💪 #futureofresearch #WATCHProject #vaccineequity
June 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Imagine if every vaccine trial considered the real lives of older adults in care homes. That's the world we are building! 💪 #futureofresearch #WATCHProject #vaccineequity
#RedForResearch2025 🔴 A small gesture, a bold colour, and a big message: supporting the people and science that shape the future of healthcare. Here’s to every researcher, participant, and story behind the data. #researchmatters #supportresearch #healthinnovation #WATCHProject
June 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
#RedForResearch2025 🔴 A small gesture, a bold colour, and a big message: supporting the people and science that shape the future of healthcare. Here’s to every researcher, participant, and story behind the data. #researchmatters #supportresearch #healthinnovation #WATCHProject
"Before the ethics submission... came the thesis scramble." Shout out to our team for turning chaos into clarity. #WATCHProject #researchthrowback #carehomeresearch #academiclife #behindthescenes #vaccineequity
June 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
"Before the ethics submission... came the thesis scramble." Shout out to our team for turning chaos into clarity. #WATCHProject #researchthrowback #carehomeresearch #academiclife #behindthescenes #vaccineequity
🎤Spotted:Prof @ssvasan.bsky.social front and centre at #PCST2025 in #aberdeen
Tackling the big question: why are #carehomeresidents still missing from #vaccinetrials? (spoiler: we're changing that!)
From policy to poster sessions, we're making noise for #vaccineequity one conference at a time!
Tackling the big question: why are #carehomeresidents still missing from #vaccinetrials? (spoiler: we're changing that!)
From policy to poster sessions, we're making noise for #vaccineequity one conference at a time!
May 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🎤Spotted:Prof @ssvasan.bsky.social front and centre at #PCST2025 in #aberdeen
Tackling the big question: why are #carehomeresidents still missing from #vaccinetrials? (spoiler: we're changing that!)
From policy to poster sessions, we're making noise for #vaccineequity one conference at a time!
Tackling the big question: why are #carehomeresidents still missing from #vaccinetrials? (spoiler: we're changing that!)
From policy to poster sessions, we're making noise for #vaccineequity one conference at a time!
Why are care home residents often left out of clinical trials?
From consent complexity to ethical hurdles — the barriers are real. The WATCH Project is working to break them down, one step at a time.
Let’s make trials fairer and more inclusive.
From consent complexity to ethical hurdles — the barriers are real. The WATCH Project is working to break them down, one step at a time.
Let’s make trials fairer and more inclusive.
May 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Why are care home residents often left out of clinical trials?
From consent complexity to ethical hurdles — the barriers are real. The WATCH Project is working to break them down, one step at a time.
Let’s make trials fairer and more inclusive.
From consent complexity to ethical hurdles — the barriers are real. The WATCH Project is working to break them down, one step at a time.
Let’s make trials fairer and more inclusive.
⚠️ Nearly 19–72% of COVID-19 deaths occurred in care home residents. Yet their inclusion in clinical trials was minimal or non-existent. That must change. #inclusionmatters #inclusion #carehomes #vaccinetrials #watchproject #publichealth
April 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
⚠️ Nearly 19–72% of COVID-19 deaths occurred in care home residents. Yet their inclusion in clinical trials was minimal or non-existent. That must change. #inclusionmatters #inclusion #carehomes #vaccinetrials #watchproject #publichealth
Shout out to @enrichscotland.bsky.social for paving the way in making care homes research ready 💪 #collaboration #CareHomesUK #carehome #WATCHProject
April 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Shout out to @enrichscotland.bsky.social for paving the way in making care homes research ready 💪 #collaboration #CareHomesUK #carehome #WATCHProject
🌟 Meet the Team! 🌟 Introducing Prof. Roy Soiza, Chief Investigator for the WATCH project. Prof. Soiza brings extensive expertise in medicine and research to lead the development of best practices in vaccine trials for care home residents! 💼📚
March 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM
🌟 Meet the Team! 🌟 Introducing Prof. Roy Soiza, Chief Investigator for the WATCH project. Prof. Soiza brings extensive expertise in medicine and research to lead the development of best practices in vaccine trials for care home residents! 💼📚