October 9, 2026

Sleep and Gambling Harms Survey

York University are looking to better understand the relationship between sleep problems and gambling as part of its UKRI Gambling Harms Research and Innovation Partnership. Context Research…

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October 9, 2026

NHS Healthy Choices Campaign Call Out

Powerhouse Studios is casting people aged 40-60 for a fast-paced video campaign about healthy living. They’re looking for real, everyday people, not polished actors or influencers, to…

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September 18, 2026

Exploring the representation of ageing women on screen

The University of Leeds wants to explore the representation of ageing women on screen, in collaboration with the BBC and Learning on Screen, as part of a…

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September 18, 2026

Deciding Together Leeds: How National Lottery Funding is invested in Leeds Communities

Context Deciding Together Leeds is a new initiative bringing people from different backgrounds together to design and deliver a grantmaking programme for the city, hosted by the…

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September 18, 2026

Pension research opportunity for people aged 55–65

PensionPay Ltd, a UK FinTech company, is looking for people to take part in research about how they manage money from their pensions. Participant criteria We are…

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September 18, 2026

Help shape the future of parks and green spaces in Leeds

The University of Leeds is conducting research that explores how older adults use and experience local green spaces, such as parks, fields, and other outdoor spaces, and…

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September 18, 2026

Improving Winter Comfort at Home

The University of Leeds is conducting a study to gather data on a rechargeable foot warmer for home use. This study aims to examine older people’s comfort…

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July 22, 2026

Tongue Twisters: using the creative possibilities of nonsense language to improve care for people with dementia

About the Project The importance of music, creativity, opportunities for meaningful engagement and the use of these to enhance communication within care homes for people with dementia…

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July 2, 2026

Navigating local authority services that have moved away from face-to-face support to digital-first options

Sheffield Hallam University are exploring how the shift from face-to-face council services, such as council tax discounts, waste disposal and adult social care, to digital formats affects…

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July 2, 2026

Survey Opportunity: What should our roadsides in Leeds look like?

The University of Leeds is conducting a survey to understand people’s preferences for road verge management policies in the Leeds and Otley area. This includes preferences for…

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July 2, 2026

The Halflife Project: Help shape programmes that counter ageism

The Halflife Project is an exciting new five-year research study funded by the European Research Council that examines how society views older age and, crucially, how people…

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June 12, 2026

Have your say on staying active in Leeds

Leeds Older People’s Forum is working with Leeds City Council’s Public Health team to shape a new, citywide campaign to help people become more active, improve strength…

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