Befriending Networks Intergenerational Research Day by Victoria Galloway https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9 Presenting research in Intergenerational practice to our network en-us 2025-03-20 13:08:45 UTC 2025-06-16 08:48:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1279655887/12c57bc51c0c76bdaf9f51147c46a505/BEFRIENDING_NETWORKS_PRIMARY_LOGO_CIRCLE_BLUE.png Event Agenda for Tuesday 20 May 2025 BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3374940636 This event starts at 13:00 on Tuesday 20 May 2025, and has a 90-minute duration.

]]> 2025-03-20 13:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3374940636 What is the effect of intergenerational activities on the wellbeing and mental health of older people? A systematic review. BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3374943692 Befriending Networks reached out to Rebecca Whear and Joanna Thompson-Coon due to discovering this paper, published in 2023.

]]> 2025-03-20 13:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3374943692 A systematic review of the impacts of intergenerational engagement on older adults’ cognitive, social, and health outcomes. BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3374946431 Befriending Networks reached out to Louise A. Brown Nicholls and Alan J. Gow due to discovering this paper, published in 2021.

]]> 2025-03-20 13:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3374946431 Research presentations 1 + 2 BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3374970253 Presentation slides from this event can be accessed in this document. By clicking on the box/image above, it will open. You are able to download and save this document through Padlet (please see tutorial video in item 1 of this delegate pack), but if you face any difficulties, please contact Victoria@befriending.co.uk

]]> 2025-03-20 13:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3374970253 Navigating your delegate pack BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3406201327 For anyone new to this delegate pack platform, Padlet, watch this short video to learn:

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]]> 2025-04-11 13:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3406201327 Davie Grey Part Two: Intergenerational Befriending BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3431725928 https://youtu.be/BLiwhqlLztM Davie Grey Part Two was launched to follow up on Part One - Understanding Loneliness. This part picks up and follows Davie who is recently bereaved and lonely. Davie connects with a befriending project and experiences positive change - as does our young volunteer.

This video was created as a training tool to help volunteers consider what they hope to get out of their role.

]]> 2025-04-30 13:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3431725928 Bios of guest speakers and researchers BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3448331655 Find the guest speaker and researcher bios here for:

  • Louise Brown Nicholls

  • Alan Gow

  • Jo Thompson-Coon

  • Rebecca Whear

]]> 2025-05-13 10:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3448331655 Organisations in attendance BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3454089849 This list of delegates is true as of 16 May 2025.

]]> 2025-05-16 10:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3454089849 Evaluation Form - Attendee Survey BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3454105502 Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our anonymous feedback form. It is much appreciated. We have collated responses and data and you can access our report above.

]]> 2025-05-16 11:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3454105502 The Intergenerational Map of Research BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459363345 This is the link to the intergenerational engagement map referenced in Jo and Rebecca's presentation. https://arc-swp.nihr.ac.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/7-2-2024-12-26-1-2.html

]]> 2025-05-20 13:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459363345 Video on the Intergenerational Map BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459365139 This is a video explaining how the intergenerational map works, as referenced in Jo and Rebecca's presentation.


https://arc-swp.nihr.ac.uk/research/projects/igen/

]]> 2025-05-20 13:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459365139 John Swinton (Aberdeen University) BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459368222 This is the staff page of Aberdeen University which shares information on Professor John Swinton, as referenced by attendee, Angie. https://www.abdn.ac.uk/people/j.swinton

]]> 2025-05-20 13:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459368222 Office of National Statistics BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459406965 As raised by an attendee, Nicola, Office of National Statistic (ONS) collects excellent data on communities and can be accessed here: https://www.ons.gov.uk/

]]> 2025-05-20 14:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459406965 Understanding and working with generations BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459533272 I (Victoria) found this a really interesting read. The generational divide looks at different generations (millennials, Gen Z etc.,) and how best to communicate and engage that group with communications and learning opportunities. Really helped me from a development perspective and may benefit others in their communication or support strategy for different age groups.

]]> 2025-05-20 15:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459533272 Further opportunities BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459536564 If you are looking for further opportunities to engage with Befriending Networks, please see our training and events page https://befriending.co.uk/product-category/training-events/


This includes events advertised during the event:

  • Digital Masterclasses

  • Being a Befriender celebration events

  • Volunteer retainment

]]> 2025-05-20 15:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459536564 Generations Working Together BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459692839 You can access Generations Working Together, a charity in Scotland that is a key organiser of Global Intergenerational Week (April 24-30 2025) https://generationsworkingtogether.org/

]]> 2025-05-20 17:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459692839 Event recording on YouTube BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459698115 Access the recording of Befriending Networks' research event on intergenerational practice here (closed captions are available):

https://youtu.be/zzL5IpOvgOI?si=_T7Pf6FQ_0UJF-Tu

]]> 2025-05-20 17:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459698115 Transcript of Event BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459703835 This file contains the transcript of the welcome video, the two presentations and the Q+A segment. This transcript has been taken from the closed captions of the live event. If you have any questions, please contact Victoria@befriending.co.uk

]]> 2025-05-20 17:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3459703835 Top tips for running an intergenerational service BefriendingNetworks https://padlet.com/BefNet/lax8jm24kydy4tw9/wish/3460934497 This was our blog post for Global Intergenerational Week, focused on top tips for running an intergenerational befriending project. https://befriending.co.uk/giw25-infographic/

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