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A creative co-design workshop based on the UPTURN Study at this year’s international behaviour change conference
From Columbia to South Africa, we gathered in Lisbon to explore co-design Twenty-six participants from 10 countries joined us in Lisbon...
Dr Amanda Moore (UCL)
a few seconds ago4 min read
The Rainbow Centre Shines with a Focus on Health & Wellbeing
On 5th May 2025, Lorraine, visited the Rainbow Community Centre
to participate in a vibrant Health
Expo. The event brought together individuals from diverse African and Caribbean backgrounds to share perspectives and raise awareness about health and wellbeing.
Lorraine Lawrence
May 272 min read
Ensuring Health Research Serves Everyone: The Vital Role of Community-Specific PPI in UPTURN
MMG Rabbani, one of UPTURN’s community researchers, recently held the first online PPI meeting with British Bangladeshi men. The meeting ensures our research and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) package are equal, diverse, and inclusive (EDI). We gathered insights on the role of PPI in ensuring EDI. This essential collaboration is shaping UPTURN to meet community needs better.
Dr M M Golam Rabbani
May 273 min read
Sunshine, Smiles, and Stories: A Lung Health Information Session at SADACCA
Ada's latest visit to SADACCA and her reflections during the lung health information session.
Dr Ada Achinanya
Apr 145 min read
Breathing Life into Advocacy: A Day of Inspiration, Education and Empowerment
Lorraine and Ada attended the Caribbean and African Health Network’s (CAHN) International Women’s Day event on 7th March 2025.
Community Researchers
Apr 25 min read
UPTURN and the Pre-Ramadan Community Health Fair in Rochdale
Tahsin and Rabbani attended a community health fair organised by the Bangladesh Association and Community Project (BACP).
Community Researchers
Feb 284 min read
A DAY AT SADACCA: Beyond Research and Into Connection
Lorraine and Ada, attended a meet-and-greet session at the SADACCA to connect with members of the African Caribbean community.
Community Researchers
Feb 217 min read
Co-designing the UPTURN intervention: A Collaborative Leap Forward
On 26th November 2024, the UPTURN team hosted the first of our co-design workshops.
Co-design Team
Feb 213 min read
Walking Two Paths: Reflections on Juggling a PhD and Research Role at the University of York
In October this year (2024) I took the big decision to undertake a PhD alongside my role as a Community Researcher on the 5-year...
Tahsin Tabassum
Dec 20, 20244 min read
Training in Conducting Inclusive Research
On 24th September 2024, the UPTURN EDI Workstream team was invited to present our learning so far on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion...
Dr Ada Achinanya
Nov 18, 20245 min read
COPD and Ethnic Health Inequities in England: A Call for Inclusive Research
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) impacts ethnic minority groups disproportionately in the UK.
Dr M M Golam Rabbani
Nov 18, 20243 min read
Meet the UPTURN EDI Workstream Team
Introducing our EDI workstream team!
Lorraine Lawrence
Sep 12, 20245 min read
COPD and Me, the UPTURN Community Engagement Assembly
The 'COPD and Me' discussion and networking event, hosted by members of the Bangladeshi community.
Dr. Estelle Payerne
May 2, 20243 min read
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