AWRC projects

This project aims to complete preliminary work within Early Intervention in Psychosis services (EIP) to explore the possibility of physical activity being included in routine care.

Development of Smart Balance Active (SBA) to increase rehabilitation dose and experience for people living with stroke

The National Stroke Service Model (2021) stipulates that people with stroke are reviewed at 6-weeks post discharge from acute stroke care

Cancer prehabilitation aims to optimise patient health before treatment begins. Currently, research into the effectiveness of prehabilitation is limited by a lack of standardised outcome measures. Various studies have evaluated prehabilitation programmes, but their results are measured differently which prevents meaningful comparison.

The National Evaluation and Learning Partnership for Place is a four-year evaluation programme led by the AWRC alongside partners including Collaborate CIC, Hartpury University, Coventry University and Substance Ltd.

Studies suggest that 'microclots', also known as fibrinaloids, play a role in Long COVID

A research team from the AWRC have carried out a study to investigate if yoga has an effect on heart rate variability and symptoms in people with Long COVID.

The evaluation of over 30 NHS England commissioned Complications of Excess Weight Clinics

This feasibility study will explore the different dimensions associated with effectively supporting elderly people using off-the-shelf robots and monitoring them for signs of frailty (including dementia) to help provide timely interventions.

This project is a response to the Dementia Longitude Prize challenge call for a digital device or service designed for use by people living with dementia as the primary users.