Children of the 90s

Help us learn more about important topics by completing your questionnaire and we’ll send you a £10 shopping voucher as a thank you 🙂

Please get in touch with us if you have any queries: [email protected]

Note: this questionnaire is for the original Children of the 90s (babies born in the 90s).

Southmead Health Discovery Day: New Research for Everyone

📢CHANGE OF DATE!📢

Tue 22 Oct 2024 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Greenway Centre, BS10 5PY

The Southmead Health Discovery Day has now been postponed to Tuesday 22nd October - follow the link to reserve your tickets!

This event will focus on diabetes research and dementia research. It will be an exciting opportunity for the public to meet and learn from leading experts that are on the cutting edge of new health and care research. As well as a talk and Q&A from researchers, there will be other health professionals for you to talk to, free health checks and a free lunch!

Register for Southmead Health Discovery Day – Southmead Health Discovery Day: New Research for Everyone – Greenway Centre Join the Ardagh Community Trust for an exciting in-person event on Tuesday 22 October at The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Rd, Bri...

Our latest questionnaire is looking at the following topics:

🔴 Ni****ne Use
🔴 Social Coping Strategies
🔴 Pain
🔴 Healthcare and Medications
🔴 Relationships and Social Interactions
🔴 Being a Parent
🔴 Your Finances

Help us learn more by completing your questionnaire and we’ll send you a £10 shopping voucher as a thank you 🙂

Please get in touch with us if you have any queries: [email protected]

'My earliest memories are a fun-filled day off school where we would be well looked after, fed and go home with lots of treats!

My recent visit was amazing - and we got to meet Jean! It was very well organised and child friendly with food and drinks provided. It is a very interesting study and I think elements of my health will be beneficial for studies. It's great my children are involved too.'

Melissa recently enjoyed a day out for the Children of the Children of the 90s clinic 🎈

Melissa's mother, Jane, remembers signing up for the study over 30 years ago:

'I was approached in St Michael's Hospital and asked if I would participate in the study. I thought it sounded very interesting and was happy to sign up.

We attended many appointments and when my daughter was suddenly diagnosed with cancer I thought it was even important to continue with the study.

Following many life events, I took a break from the questionnaires but since becoming a grandma I have rejoined and look forward to participating for the foreseeable! Thank you Children of the 90s.'

'I enjoy being part of the study - everyone is so kind. My children also participate in Children of the 90s and they thoroughly enjoy their days out at the clinic.'

Just look at how big Amelia is since her last visit 🥰

'My earliest memories of the study are having days off school, getting a 'stretchy man' and having 'magic cream'!

It's nice to still be involved in a study that is finding out more and more about our physical and mental health.'

Natasha recently visited with her daughters for their 'Children of the Children of the 90s' clinic visit - who both went home with our puppy and teddy mascots 🧸

Complete your questionnaire by midnight TONIGHT for a chance to win one of five £100 shopping vouchers ❤

Thank you to all our original Children of the 90s who have already completed yours👏🏻

It only takes 20 minutes to complete and we’ll send you a £10 shopping voucher as a thank you - your data will make a huge contribution to science! 📝

Note: this questionnaire is for the original Children of the 90s.

Please get in touch with us if you have any queries: [email protected]

Don’t forget your 2024 questionnaire is out now! Have you done yours? 📝

Once completed we’ll send you a £10 shopping voucher as a thank you 🙂

Return your questionnaire by midnight on Monday 12th August 2024 to enter the prize draw for one of five £100 shopping vouchers! 💷

Just some of the topics we’re covering:

🔴 Ni****ne Use
🔴 Social Coping Strategies
🔴 Pain
🔴 Healthcare and Medications
🔴 Relationships and Social Interactions
🔴 Being a Parent
🔴 Your Finances

Note: This questionnaire is for the original Children of the 90s.

'For as long as I can remember, my earliest memories are coming to the clinic as a child with my mum from primary school and I received a toy of my choice when I completed the session.

Because I have been part of Children of the 90s for such a long time now I think it is important to continue - we are part of research that could help scientific progress in some way.'

Thank you Oliver - for joining us this week for one of the last few shorter @ 30 slots 🎈

Thank you to the thousands of you who took part in our @ 30 clinic! 🎈

You’ve helped turn health data into life changing discoveries! 🧬🔬

We couldn’t have done this without YOU 🫵🏻

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Watch Points West this evening featuring our placenta research🤰🏻

Can placentas give indicators for ill health in later life?

Professor Abi Fraser talks about her latest work with - using the placentas donated by the mothers of Children of the 90s over thirty years ago.

In a world first, thousands of placentas will be examined to give health information about the mothers and babies - looking for signs of health conditions such as heart disease 🫀

A family trip to the @ 30 clinic - all the way from Australia! 🦘🇦🇺

Oliver is here to watch his sister in the Olympics! 🏅 Yet made the time to come and see us:

'I have been part of the study my whole life - I remember filling out the questionnaires with my mum on the couch when I was younger.

I think it is a really important thing to be part of - it if can help give researchers an insight into diseases and mental health that's awesome!'

📢 Only 9 days left! 📢

That means this is your last chance to book your @ 30 appointment before the clinic closes.

This will be the last clinic of its kind for a decade and your data is so important to us!

Please contact us to book ⬇
[email protected]
0117 331 0011

We hope to see you soon 🙂

Grip strength, also known as hand strength, is a measurement that indicates muscle health in the hands and forearms 💪

The measurement is often included in longitudinal studies because it is an indicator of overall health and well-being 💖

The GRIP digital hand dynamometer provides an easy and reliable way to record grip strength. They are commonly used by doctors and nurses with people of all ages 👩‍⚕️

Muscle strength increases until around age 30 before slowly declining - this is why it is important for us to capture this measurement in our @ 30 clinic.

We have large databases of previous measurements, so we have a very good idea of what level of strength to expect in healthy men and women of different ages. We complement grip strength tests with more focused measures of different aspects of function such as balance, fatigue and power so we can build up a detailed picture of muscle function in each participant 📊

Best friends Judy and Veronica visited us this week! 👭

'Every little bit of research helps for a better future for our children and grandchildren.' - Judy

'A very unique and interesting study- proud to be participating in research for our children, grandchildren and beyond. It will help future research and development for many years to come.' - Veronica

Thank you both for taking part 😊

Now is the time to turn your health data into life-changing discoveries ✨

You'll receive a £40 shopping voucher as a thank you 😍

We can provide:

✅Letter to employer - no need to take leave
✅Help with transportation and free parking on site
✅Shorter and/or evening appointments
✅Virtual clinics
✅Snacks & refreshments! 😋

Simply email [email protected] or call 0117 331 0011.

During your @ 30 appointment we look at the microvascular system to understand if we can start to see early indications of who may or may not become ill as they get older.

The microvascular system is the part of your blood system that involves all the minute blood vessels 🩸

We use a special video microscope that is placed under the tongue to look at the blood volume in, and flow through the tiny blood vessels found here. This measurement takes about 10 minutes 🔬

A healthy microvascular system is important for the transport of glucose (sugar) from the blood to your organs.

Damage to the microvascular system can be related to blindness, kidney failure, heart attack and stroke 🫀

The glycocalyx is a thin layer of material that coats these minute blood vessels and measuring this can indicate the health of the microvascular system.

Can't make it in the day?

We offer shorter @ 30 clinic appointments on Tuesdays and Thursday at the following times:

5-6pm, 6-7pm or 7-8pm ⌚

Contact us to book:
☎️ 0117 331 0011
📧 [email protected]

Are you one of the Children of the 90s? Not been to your @30 visit yet? Here’s your last chance, before it ends next month.

At @30, they do a range of health measures such as height, weight, blood pressure and cholesterol tests. They give you £40 as a thank you and pay any travel expenses.

Heidi, a study participant, said : “My mum enrolled when she was pregnant with me and as a family we have always taken part in the studies. My daughter and my husband are now enrolled in their research after he lost touch with the study in his teenage years. It feels good to contribute to science and help to make a difference!”

Get in touch and join in:
• If you or your child were born between April 1991-Dec 1992 in Weston, Bristol or the surrounding areas, you may be eligible
• They give you £40 (bank transfer or shopping voucher) to say thanks
• The clinic is open 7 days a week, plus 1 hour evening appointments are available
• Short virtual clinics (online) are also available or a home visit in the Bristol area
• Text your name and date of birth to 07772 909090 or email [email protected] to find out more
• Don’t miss out!

Please visit: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/alspac/participants/at30/

Only 23 days left of our incredible @ 30 clinic - don't delay book today! 💫

We offer:

✅Shorter 1 hour appointments
✅Evening slots
✅Virtual clinics
✅Home visits (for the Bristol area)

This will be the last clinic of its kind for a decade and your data really counts!

Be part of something special and contact us to book ⬇
[email protected]
0117 331 0011