Voice UK Community

12/02/2026

In one kitchen in North Shields, food is doing more than feeding people.🧑‍🍳

Nadia is keeping the tradition of Moroccan cooking alive, sharing culture, connection and, of course, delicious recipes.

“I teach cooking because it’s one way to socialise. Food brings people together; it’s a great way to connect,” she says.

Read the full story in This Curious Life and see how food can bring people together!👇

https://bit.ly/4tsmv2p

In North Shields, in the North East of the UK, we caught up with Nadia as she taught the art of traditional Moroccan cooking, sharing not just recipes but a wea

11/02/2026

Friendships can grow through shared interests, life experiences, work, caring, hobbies — not just age. 👭

For some people, age-gap friendships feel completely natural. For others, not so much.

What do you think? Share your view in our poll!👇

https://bit.ly/4ttPRxv

10/02/2026

Have you ever used a dating app, either past or present? ❤️

Internet of Caring Things® (IoCT™) is inviting people to take part in a short survey to help design a dating platform that’s safer, healthier and more genuine.

By sharing your experiences, you’ll directly influence how a new dating app is designed, from how people connect to how trust and wellbeing are supported.

As a thank you, everyone who takes part will be entered into a prize draw to win £50.

Take part and help create a better dating experience for everyone!👇

https://bit.ly/4qqJhoA

05/02/2026

How does our environment affect our health?🏞️

Researchers at Newcastle University want to bring together a small group of people from different backgrounds to share experiences, ideas and views. Together, the group will help shape research on environmental issues and health, making sure it reflects real lives and real needs.

What’s involved?

• Joining at least one meeting (online or in person)
• Sharing your thoughts in group discussions
• Helping make research clear, accessible and inclusive

This is a chance to help shape future research and make sure community voices are heard.

Interested? Sign up by clicking the link below!👇

https://bit.ly/3On82ES

04/02/2026

Luigi Moretti has spent nearly 70 years in kitchens.👨‍🍳

He started washing dishes at 13 and went on to master the art of Tuscan cuisine. For Luigi, food has shaped every part of his life.

Now 82, he still works in a restaurant in Albinia, sharing his skills and stories with the next generation. With his daughter Aditi by his side, he reflects on a life full of care, curiosity, and the joy of passing something on.

Read his full story here👇

https://bit.ly/4a3g3WJ

Luigi Moretti has spent nearly 70 years in kitchens — from washing dishes at 13 to mastering Tuscan cuisine. At 82, he still works in a restaurant in Albinia, s

03/02/2026

Your voice matters – shape the future of your community! 🌟

Join the National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) + Voice, IoCT™ & Community Catalysts - Unlocking Potential, Effecting Change for a creative workshop where your ideas can help make neighbourhoods fairer, more supportive, and more connected.

What you’ll do:

• Share your perspective on what makes a neighbourhood thrive
• Help shape an action plan to influence local policy
• Join creative sessions that inspire connection, exploring how our homes can support longer lives and why community should sit at the heart of local decisions

Make a difference to your neighbourhood, sign up now!👇

https://bit.ly/45FyLCK

30/01/2026

“I didn’t actually choose to keep working,” he says. “It just happened.” 💼

At 81, John Ayling is still going into the office four days a week — occasionally swearing at Alexa, but always with a sense of purpose.

Founder of JAA, the UK’s original independent media agency, John didn’t make a big decision to keep working. It simply happened, evolving from necessity to passion and becoming something essential.

Read John’s full story from our online magazine, This Curious Life. 👇

https://bit.ly/4rg7wqu

29/01/2026

Could you help improve how cervical screening invitations are designed? 🩺

Researchers at Imperial College London are working to make screening invitations and reminders clearer, more supportive and more relevant for different communities.

They’re looking for people to share their views and help shape upcoming workshops by giving feedback on ideas and materials.

If you have experience of (or being invited for it), we’d love you to sign up and share your views! 💬👇

https://bit.ly/4t19CMv

28/01/2026

It’s International LEGO® Day – and LEGO® is definitely not just for play!🧩

Join our free LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® workshop on Thursday 12th February 2026 at The Catalyst, Newcastle.

Delivered by our Internet of Caring Things® (IoCT™) programme, this hands-on session will help you:

• Solve complex business challenges
• Explore new perspectives
• Spark creative ideas
• Collaborate in a fun, interactive way

Perfect for North East businesses developing technology that improves lives and supports healthy ageing.

Grab your free spot here 🎟 :

https://bit.ly/4b9lIwL

22/01/2026

Share your experiences of healthcare! 🏥

At the UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) and Voice, we want to hear about your experiences of healthcare — from access and barriers to your overall views of the system, with a particular focus on travelling to and from healthcare settings.

We’re also exploring how people use technology in healthcare, and how it affects care, communication, and decision-making.

By taking part, you’ll help us understand what’s working well, where gaps remain, and where change is needed.

If you’d like to get involved, click the link below 👇

https://bit.ly/HealthcareToday

21/01/2026

What happens when life doesn’t go to plan? For Sarah, it led to a new sense of purpose. ✨

After nearly 20 years in local government customer service, a major surgery changed everything.

Through volunteering with our global Voice community, she found purpose, connection, and a way to turn her experiences into ideas that help people live healthier, longer, happier lives.

Read Sarah’s full story in our online magazine, This Curious Life! 👇

https://bit.ly/VoiceMemberStory

20/01/2026

Have your say on sexual health testing! 📢

Newcastle University is inviting people to share their views on testing and a new rapid test for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

This short survey will help researchers understand public experiences and perspectives, and inform the development of future sexual health services.

There are no right or wrong answers — we’re interested in what you think.

Take part here!👇

https://bit.ly/VoiceSTItesting