University of Portsmouth Ageing Network (UPAN)

Prof. Martin Severs (Chair)Derek Ward and Julie Udell (Facilitators)University of Portsmouth Ageing Network (UPAN)Capacity and CapabilityKnowledge Schools and Departments across UoP

Skills - Interactive teaching and learning, engagement work, applying for research funding

Attributes Enthusiastic, public facing, business-minded, imaginative

Availability - To promote and participate in ageing activities generated through UPAN

2Capacity and CapabilityInternal Self referralsAssociate Deans of ResearchStaff group i.e. Lifelong Health and Well-beingRecommendationsExternalCommunity groupsNHSCity CouncilCharitable OrganisationsPrivate CompaniesOther UniversitiesIndividual members of the public

Contact ManagementCommunity outreach public talks, student projects, volunteeringEducation - teaching and learning on age-related issues, public involvement in teaching and learning, gaining experience of working with older peopleResearch - Forging links for collaborative partnerships, identifying funding sources (with RIS), obtaining letters of support, promoting public involvement, facilitating with proposalsKnowledge transfer

Contact management is the activity to make the most effective use of all contacts within UPAN to benefit the University and its associated community4Some current examples Working with the Alzheimers SocietyMasters of Research (MRes) projectsCarers of people with dementia Access to InformationEvaluating the Kitbags and Berets groups

Evaluation projectCreative Arts Singing, Music and Drama groups

6Dementia Care Pathway ReviewWhat is the experience of people with dementia, and their carers, of the current pathway?

What works well? What could be better (and how)?

Collaborative review:University of East LondonUniversity of PortsmouthHealthwatch Portsmouth

Backed by the Integrated Commissioning Group

7Portsmouth Forum for Older Peoples Groups A new forum established for groups that support older people (generally 60+) across Portsmouthparticipant-ledsupported by Community Action in PortsmouthAims:Provide opportunities for networking and sharing informationBe an expert reference groupHighlight gaps in provision and maximise resourcesInfluence statutory organisations and other agenciesCascade information to small voluntary groups

8WorkshopsWessex Renal and Transplant Unit Workshop

Research strategy (CKD in older people)Associate Department of SHSSWNetworking Clinic Day

Care Home WorkshopUnderstanding the issues affectingNursing and CareHomesand their residentsIdentifying how UPANs expertise and resources could be accessed and utilised by those involved in this area of careto help meettheirneedsLinks and collaboration with academics within the University, local organisations, hospitals, and charities9And also Building networks, including :Southampton Uni Ageing & Health NetworkPatient and Public Involvement South NetworkDeNDRoN (Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network)Portsmouth Dementia NetworkPortsmouth Hospitals and GP ClustersPCC/Integrated Commissioning UnitPhD Researcher Network

Facilitating research, including:Solent NHS Psychology/Talking Changes Older Persons AccessPCC Community Researchers projectHealth and Safety Laboratory - Falls toolkit for Dementia care wardsPsychology research linked with PPI - U3A, PPA and ENGAGE

CommunicationsA range of outputs to keep the UPAN community informed about what we are doing and how we are doing (hopefully in a fun way) through:

Website www.port.ac.uk/aboutus/ageingnetwork/MeetingsPresentationsNewslettersStudent project ideasTwitter

UPAN FacilitatorsDerek Ward and Julie Udell

Please contact us: 02392 84 4432 or 84 6640orupan@port.ac.uk