@VamcastStudy

VAMCAST aims to produce a valid, reliable #communication screening tool to help #healthcare professionals complete more inclusive #mentalcapacity assessments

 Manchester, UK
mmu.ac.uk/research/research-centres/hpac/projects/vamcast
Joined September 2023
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Check out our latest blogpost from #Research #Nurse Jenny Mather @NCAresearchNHS about recruiting participants from #carehomes to @VamcastStudy bsgsigcarehomesblog.co.uk/re… @Research_Future @crbrownwilson @KathyCurtisUoS @BSG_ERA @BsgTechAgeSig
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June is #AphasiaAwarenessMonth In our new research project COM-STAR, we will be working to support staff working with the 40% of stroke patients admitted to hospital who have #aphasia. 👀Sign up here cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.c… to receive details of our lunchtime launch & survey 👀
School of Health & Medical (Clerkenwell)@CityUniHealth31 May 2024
New programme led by @sheffielduni & @CityUniLondon to improve NHS stroke care for communication-impaired patients #RightToRehab city.ac.uk/news-and-events/n… @MadelineCruice @RCSLTResearch @RCSLT
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It’s #VolunteersWeek & #AphasiaAwareness month! THANK YOU to our wonderful team of dedicated #volunteers We are very lucky to have a large & diverse team with a huge range of skills, interests, & life experiences 🫶 making up 80% of our #team #supporting pw #aphasia
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Research for the Future
@Research_Future21 Feb 2024
As well trials and studies, we share opportunities for people to get involved in all other stages of the research process. Patient and public involvement opportunities could include: · being a co-applicant on a grant application · helping to develop a project or trial · being part of a steering group , or · helping researchers understand the barriers to accessing research and how to overcome them. Discover more about research and how you can get involved: 🧬researchforthefuture.org/typ…
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Research for the Future
@Research_Future21 Feb 2024
🟡 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝘄– 𝗞𝗢𝗞𝗨: 𝗣𝗣𝗜 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 People with knowledge of Hindi/Urdu to help develop a study investigating if the KOKU app can help increase physical activity amongst older South Asian adults. Message us or visit our website… researchforthefuture.org/stu…
Graphic containing the NHS and Research for the Future logos, featuring an image of an older South Asian couple. The illustration represents the 'KOKU PPI Group' study, evaluating an app to see if it can help increase physical activity amongst older South Asian people.

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@Research_Future1 Feb 2024
This month’s #StudyRoundup highlights opportunities to take part in research for: · EXTOD-Active · VAMCAST · ForeCAst · Omega-3 and skin ageing See our website for more info and to register your interest... researchforthefuture.org/stu…
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This @NCAlliance_NHS study with @ManMetUni aims to help healthcare staff to support #stroke survivors with communication problems (aphasia) to make decisions about treatment or leaving hospital. Head to @research_future website for details
Research for the Future
@Research_Future16 Jan 2024
🟡 Recruiting now – VAMCAST People experiencing communication difficulties after a stroke to help develop a communication tool to support better decision making. Message us or visit our website… researchforthefuture.org/stu…
Graphic featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future, accompanied by an image of an elderly man engaged in conversation with a healthcare professional. This visual represents the VAMCAST study, which aims to develop a communication screening tool. The goal is to assist healthcare staff in supporting stroke patients with communication problems to make informed decisions.

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The best advocates for better #aphasia services are people with aphasia themselves with the support of family, friends and professionals. Pls tell all your aphasia community about this conference in Coventry, UK 14&15 April, 2024. Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respo… – at Brisbane, Queensland

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A stroke can damage the language areas of the brain. 🧠 This makes it hard to communicate, but our Communication Support Pack includes accessible information guides and tools to help you communicate with confidence. 💬 To find out more, visit: bit.ly/3pQxzpE
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Research for the Future
@Research_Future16 Jan 2024
🟡 Recruiting now – VAMCAST People experiencing communication difficulties after a stroke to help develop a communication tool to support better decision making. Message us or visit our website… researchforthefuture.org/stu…
Graphic featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future, accompanied by an image of an elderly man engaged in conversation with a healthcare professional. This visual represents the VAMCAST study, which aims to develop a communication screening tool. The goal is to assist healthcare staff in supporting stroke patients with communication problems to make informed decisions.

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Freyja Bell@freyjabell14 Jan 2024
Please can you help? If you work on a community stroke MDT - Please consider completing my @NIHRresearch and @UCLLangCog MRes survey focussing on MDT communication. It will take approximately 10 minutes. Thank you and please share. qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form… @volkmer_anna
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S O'Keeffe@STOKee629 Jan 2024
Great to see this out @MaryDonnellyLaw sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Do you have #aphasia and live in Bury, Oldham, Salford or Rochdale? Are you interested in participating in research about a new #communication screen called #MCAST? We are looking for volunteers who have had a stroke 6+ months ago. Please contact us on 07340716652 for information
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Susie Williams@SusieWSLT2 Jan 2024
Are you a #SLT working with people with Wernicke’s #aphasia? Help us find out about current SLT practice for people with Wernicke’s aphasia? We're interested in hearing from SLTs working in all settings and with all levels of experience. @BCAphasia @SarahNorthcott8
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🗣️ We need you! Do you work in a community stroke MDT service??? Complete this 10-minute survey on how teams communication- . @freyjabell’s @NIHRresearch PCAF funded MRes is focusing on understanding & improving team communication! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
Freyja Bell@freyjabell2 Jan 2024
Do you work with people who have had a stroke, are you part of a Community MDT? Share your experiences and opinions of how teams communicate and how this could be improved: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form… This should take 10 minutes thank you. Please retweet @volkmer_anna @UCLLangCog
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Replying to @katvancleef @audreybowenprof @DrEiriniKontou @StephanieRossit @volkmer_anna @OPSYRIS1 @lauren_hepworth
We're holding an online workshop on 7th February, 12-2pm. Participants would be able to see the planned content/layout for this toolkit. Stroke survivors' input would be very valuable to us. Eligibility criteria for taking part are included in the advert below. Please re-post.
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My Stroke Guide is our online forum for stroke survivors and their families. You can ask questions, talk about the things that are important to you, and hear about the progress of other survivors. The forum is moderated by us, and you can join here: bit.ly/3dN7rqq
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Research for the Future
@Research_Future1 Dec 2023
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 is an NHS campaign encouraging people in the North West to get involved in health and care research. Getting involved helps to save lives and ensure future generations live well for longer. Register now researchforthefuture.org/reg…
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Tom Sather@TomSatherSLP10 Nov 2023
Congratulations to Jackie Hinckley of @NSUFlorida, to @KatieStrongSLP of @CMUniversity (Fire up Chips!!) and to Lynne Brady Wagner of @SpauldingRehab. Three of this year's @ASHAWeb's Fellowship of the Association award winners, and three individuals integral to Aphasia Access!!
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Lauren Clarke@LaurenSLT_8 Nov 2023
Incredibly honoured to have been awarded the Tavistock Trust for Aphasia Student Prize!! 🏆 An area of SLT I'm very passionate about which makes it all the more special ☺️ #MySLTday #aphasia
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