Bristol Research Forum on Ageing
About this Event
Bristol Research Forum on Ageing
Age-Friendly Communities and Practice
Join us in exploring age-friendly communities through research, policy and practice.
Age UK Bristol, the University of Bristol, and UWE Bristol are delighted to invite you to a special Bristol Research Forum on Ageing event to kick off a year of forum events focused on 'age-friendly communities and practice'.
We are bringing together researchers, practitioners, community organisations and partners from across Bristol and the wider region to explore how we can create more age-friendly communities and improve practice that supports people as they age.
Whether you're a researcher, healthcare professional, community practitioner, policymaker, volunteer, older person living in the region or simply interested in ageing and later life, we'd love you to join us.
What to Expect
- Opportunities to connect with researchers and practitioners from across the sector
- Discussions on age-friendly communities, research and practice
- Networking and collaboration opportunities
- Insights into the Bristol Research Forum on Ageing and future events
Featured Speakers
Nazia Azad, Research and Policy Manager at the Centre for Ageing Better
“Unequal Access, Unsafe Homes: The Home Improvement Gap for Racially Minoritised Communities”
Robina Ahmed, Advanced Health Improvement Specialist, and Helen Laird, Head of Public Health, Ageing Well Team at Leeds City Council
“Living Well, Ageing Well: Insights from Leeds’ Public Health Report”
Further speakers and session details will be announced shortly.
Event Details
Monday 20th July 2026
09:45am – 3:00pm
Watershed, Bristol
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
About the Bristol Research Forum on Ageing
The Bristol Research Forum on Ageing is a partnership between Age UK Bristol, the University of Bristol and UWE Bristol. The Forum aims to strengthen links between research and practice, encouraging collaboration that leads to meaningful improvements in the lives of older people and communities.
This launch event is generously funded by UWE Bristol.
Questions?
Please contact: [email protected]
We hope you'll join us for this exciting launch event.
Where is it happening?
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