"What on earth is a Public Advisor Researcher?!" Emma and Sue Williams get asked this a lot. In a new blog they answer it properly, from writing topic guides to running interviews, while still being carers themselves. @denpru-qm.bsky.social www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-what-is...

A what? A Public Advisor Researcher? You may well ask…

Emma and Sue Williams are Public Advisor Researchers at the University of Liverpool. Two years in, they explain a job nobody could describe to them.

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Dementia is one of the biggest health challenges we face, but there are actions we can take to promote brain health. We analysed data from two national surveys conducted by @alzheimersresearchuk.org and found that ethnic disparities exist in dementia knowledge, stigma and awareness of risk factors.

Following today's news, we're highlighting our evidence reviews about workforce training specific to dementia and neurological conditions. Hear from @claudiacooper.bsky.social as she summarises the findings 👇 - Dementia: tinyurl.com/mu83vv5n - Neurological conditions: tinyurl.com/4znvrh93

Project 8: Dementia Workforce

Professor Claudia Cooper shares findings from DeNPRU-QM’s systematic review of dementia-specific training programmes for health and social care staff.

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Since launching in January 2024, we have published over 20 articles, preprints, reports and policy briefs about dementia and neurodegenerative diseases. From risk reduction to the health and social care workforce, read about our work on the #denpruQM website 👇 denpru-qmul.nihr.ac.uk/findings/

That's a wrap on #AAIC26! Yesterday, Conor Durkin presented at #AAICforAll, a free community event highlighting research from the main conference. Thank you to everyone who has been involved in this research, especially our PPI group members Paul, Kate and Karen. tinyurl.com/retdw5k7

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This week I had the fantastic opportunity to present at #AAICforAll, a free community event highlighting research from #AAIC26. Our study was a collaboration between #denpruQM and the Department of He...

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Great to be at the UK Dementia Research Community Reception last night to celebrate the UK's contribution to advances in dementia research 🔬 We enjoyed connecting with colleagues from across the country and hearing from keynote speakers Lord Vallance and Frank Arrojo. @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social

Congratulations to Conor Durkin for an excellent presentation at #AAIC2026 today 🎉 Conor shared research about regional variation in the potential for dementia prevention across England, a joint project between #denpruQM and the Department of Health and Social Care. @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social

Research Assistant roles at Queen Mary University of London supporting CHATTER, GRACE and dementia studies with carers, professionals and participants. Closing date: 15th July www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...

Research Assistants: Chatter & Grace Programmes

Queen Mary University of London seeks Research Assistants to support CHATTER, GRACE and dementia studies with carers, professionals and participants.

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We're delighted that Conor Durkin from the #denpruQM team will be speaking at #AAICforAll on Thursday 16 July. Conor will be sharing new research about regional variation in the potential for dementia prevention across England. Find out more: www.alz.org/aaic-for-all @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social

AAIC For All: Community | Alzheimer’s Association

People living with Alzheimer's or dementia, caregivers and families can learn about the latest dementia science and research at this free event.

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Alzheimer's Association@alzassociation.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Understand what’s next in Alzheimer’s and dementia research and learn ways to join the cause at #AAICForAll! Attend this no-cost virtual event on July 16. Register now: alz.org/aaic-for-all.

PhD currently recruiting (deadline 04 Aug 26) Virtual Wards, Real Inequities: Understanding the Intersection of Ethnicity, Culture, and Deprivation in Remote Health Services. Please check out and share! liss-dtp.ac.uk/project/virt...

☀️ We've sent out our summer newsletter! Look out for... - New videos introducing #denpruQM research - Photos and updates from Pint of Science 2026 - Research exploring how inequalities impact health and social care service use among people with dementia Read more 👇 tinyurl.com/4jsfuce9

This #CarersWeek, we're highlighting some of the carers involved in shaping our research in our 'Lived Experience Reflections' series. From walking the Camino to advocating for change, hear from Sal, Nicola and Karen about what gives them hope for the future 👇 denpru-qmul.nihr.ac.uk/reflections/

Have you seen the new videos on our website? Whether you want to hear from our co-directors or find out more about a specific #denpruQM project, the videos are a new way to engage with our work. Today we're highlighting our introduction video, feat. Sube Banerjee and @claudiacooper.bsky.social 👇

An introduction to the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Dementia and Neurodegeneration

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We're starting Dementia Action Week at Pint of Science, an annual festival that brings researchers to local pubs and cafes worldwide. Harriet Demnitz-King, Conor Durkin and Paul Harvey are presenting new research about the potential for dementia risk reduction across England. #denpruQM #pint26

There's still time to join us on Monday, 18 May in Whitechapel for "Data on my mind: dementia, inequality and mental health", part of #pint26. Tickets available here 👇 pintofscience.co.uk/event/data-o...

Data on my mind: dementia, inequality, and mental health

On this first evening, we discover how data helps us study healthy ageing. You’ll hear from researchers looking at regional disparities in dementia risk, a…

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Pint of Science UK@pintofscience.uk · 3mo ago

#pint26 is in less than 2 weeks! Discover the programme and book your tickets here 👉 pintofscience.co.uk 👈 🗓18-20 May 2026 📍45+ towns/cities across the UK 🗣Nearly 450 events

We're looking forward our Patient and Public Engagement Group (PPEG) Away Day tomorrow! On the agenda: impact evaluation, navigating imposter syndrome, and an overview of quantitative study designs in health research. Read about how lived experience shapes our research 👇 tinyurl.com/3wbfxcfn

Come and join us at Pint of Science London on 18 May, a unique opportunity to engage with research in a relaxed setting. @hdemnitzking.bsky.social, Conor and Paul will present findings from a new study mapping dementia risk across England’s local authorities. Find out more 👇 tinyurl.com/yz5tersv

Data on my mind: dementia, inequality, and mental health

On this first evening, we discover how data helps us study healthy ageing. You’ll hear from researchers looking at regional disparities in dementia risk, a…

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🍃 Our spring newsletter is here! Read more about our recent events and publications including: - The Nottingham consensus on dementia risk reduction policy - Our joint workshop with @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social - PPEG member Karen's reflective piece about Lewy Body Dementia. 👉 tinyurl.com/ye8ehdew

🍃 We're preparing the spring edition of our e-newsletter, which will be published early next week. Not yet on our mailing list? Sign up here by Monday, 13 April to ensure you receive it 👇 eepurl.com/iJDOnA

🚨 There's still time to register for this free webinar about the Nottingham consensus on dementia risk reduction policy. 📅 8 April 🕧 12:30 - 13:30 🗣️ @hdemnitzking.bsky.social and Tommy Pouncey 📍 Online (sign up below) @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social @alzscot.bsky.social @charlesmarshall.bsky.social

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Interested in the #denpruQM Nottingham consensus on dementia risk reduction policy? Register for this free @alzscot.bsky.social webinar to hear @hdemnitzking.bsky.social and Tommy Pouncey present the consensus findings. 📅 Wednesday 8 April 🕧 12:30 - 13:30 📍 Online More info 👇 tinyurl.com/y6txz56d

Interested in the #denpruQM Nottingham consensus on dementia risk reduction policy? Register for this free @alzscot.bsky.social webinar to hear @hdemnitzking.bsky.social and Tommy Pouncey present the consensus findings. 📅 Wednesday 8 April 🕧 12:30 - 13:30 📍 Online More info 👇 tinyurl.com/y6txz56d

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Delighted to welcome Prof Rachael Hunter and all attendees for the 'Economic evaluation alongside trials and real world evidence conference' held with DeNPRU-QM at QMUL #eeat26 @claudiacooper.bsky.social @charlesmarshall.bsky.social @proflizsampson.bsky.social @hdemnitzking.bsky.social

Today is World Delirium Awareness Day 📣 Delirium is a common but serious medical condition that is often overlooked in health policy. Our 'Delirium Matters' report outlines 5 urgent recommendations to improve delirium care in England 👇 tinyurl.com/58u2n9mf #WDAD2026 @proflizsampson.bsky.social

There's still time to register for the Economic Evaluations Alongside Trials conference taking place on Friday, 20 March. We are co-hosting this year's conference, so look out for a special focus on dementia and neurodegenerative diseases across the programme! Register here: tinyurl.com/38rvper5

Abstract submissions have now closed, but there's still time to sign up for this free #healtheconomics conference on Friday, 20th March. Find out more: www.eeatconference.com/conference/h...

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm.bsky.social · 7mo ago

We're co-hosting the @ucl.ac.uk Health Economics Policy Lab economic evaluation alongside trials conference on Friday, 20 March 2026. Visit the conference website for all the information you need to register and submit an abstract 👇 www.eeatconference.com/conference/h... #healtheconomics

"Our Age and Ageing article shows that 85% of people who died with dementia in England between 2013 and 2023 also had at least one other long-term condition (and up to ten) recorded on their death certificate" - @claudiacooper.bsky.social Read more in Claudia's latest @gerisoc.bsky.social blog 👇

What death certificates tell us about the inequities of living with dementia | British Geriatrics Society

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We spent this week connecting with the @nihr.bsky.social Policy Research Units in Dementia and Neurodegeneration @denpru-qm.bsky.social and Policy Innovation and Evaluation @piru-lshtm.bsky.social. Read more about what we got up to on our LinkedIn page below: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#denpruqm | NIHR Policy Research Unit Behavioural and Social Sciences

We've had a great two days connecting with two other NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Policy Research Units. On Tuesday 27th January, we visited the Policy Research Unit in Dem...

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Today is #WorldLewyBodyDay, and our Patient and Public Engagement Group member Karen is in Westminster with @lewybodysociety.bsky.social. Follow their account to find out more 👇

The Lewy Body Society@lewybodysociety.bsky.social · 7mo ago

It is #WorldLewyBodyDay. Organisations around the world are shining a light on the disease, calling for better understanding and quicker and more accurate diagnoses for our loved ones. We will be sharing vital information throughout today as we take our cause to the heart of Westminster. #LBAW2026

Thank you @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social for joining our Centre Seminar today!

QMUL Centre for Psychiatry & Mental Health@qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social · 7mo ago

What a great mix of talks at our Centre Seminar today - a joint event between the DeNPRU-QM and the Behavioural and Social Sciences (BaSS) Policy Research Units, including an overview of DeNPRU-QM: by Charlotte Kenten and of BaSS by Fiona Graham. Also summaries of other work being done by the teams

We're co-hosting the @ucl.ac.uk Health Economics Policy Lab economic evaluation alongside trials conference on Friday, 20 March 2026. Visit the conference website for all the information you need to register and submit an abstract 👇 www.eeatconference.com/conference/h... #healtheconomics