Frailty
The University houses the National Institute for Health Research's Older People and Frailty Policy Research Unit (PRU), aiming to produce timely, high-quality evidence for policymakers.
A collaboration between The University of Manchester, Newcastle University and the London School of Economics, PRU’s aims are to answer policymakers’ questions and help the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to make informed decisions about the lives of older people.
It carries out research into promoting healthy ageing, the future needs of older people, and the provision of high-quality, cost-effective care.
Projects
Care provision fit for a future climate
This study explores the extent to which older people’s housing is fit to cope with heatwaves.
fRaill: frailty, resilience and inequality
Addressing social and economic inequalities in later life is vital in meeting the challenges of ageing populations.
Effective integration models for older people living in care homes
Seeking to identify and compare the types of integrated care policies in relation to care homes in England.
Financial capacity assessments of older adults
Exploring the potential methodological and ethical challenges of conducting research on financial capacity.
Mental capacity and personal finances
Researching what happens when older adults experience difficulties in managing their money.
The impact of frailty on hip and knee surgery
Researching whether peoples level of frailty influences their outcomes after hip or knee replacement.
