A new report from the University of Lincoln has highlighted the vital role that community transport schemes play in empowering older people to lead active, fulfilling and independent lives. But the study, undertaken by Dr Mike Ward, has also revealed…
NIHR Funding Opportunities for Health Research
Funding Opportunities (Projects and Programmes) 1. NIHR Public Health Research Programme – physical activity in older people Closing Date: 29/11/2012, 1pm The Public Health Research Programme invites research proposal to investigate interventions that maintain and/or increase physical activity levels, as…
Extending working lives – research consortia
The Economic and Social Research Council, in collaboration with the Medical Research Council, invites applications to its extending working lives – research consortia awards. These aim to inform strategies and investigate critical issues that will better prepare the UK for…
Joseph Rowntree Foundation: New Calls for Proposals
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation have announced a number of new calls for proposals. Brief details of each call are below, but for more information just click on the links! Evaluating approaches to commissioning care homes for older people in Essex.…
Nesta: Centre for Challenge Prizes tenders
The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts invites applications to tender for its calls on Centre for Challenge Prizes innovation support partner; ageing well challenge prize − measuring impact; and waste reduction challenge prize − measuring impact. The…
Older People in an Inclusive Europe Event
A Brussels based event to discuss the challenges and opportunities of an ageing society in Europe will be held on the 8th October 2012. Coordinated by Coventry University the event will include presentations and debates relating to different themes within…