Our first publication from our Dementia hospital at home programme is now out, a policy review - hospital at home models have potential to reduce health inequalities for people with #dementia, but current implementation policies risk reinforcing existing inequalities academic.oup.com/ageing/artic...

A policy scoping review of how ‘Hospitals at Home’ can and could support people with dementia

AbstractIntroduction. People with dementia are often hospitalised due to comorbidities and superimposed delirium and have poorer outcomes in hospital compa

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Absolutely delighted and honoured to win this award! Thank you you to Vivensa Foundation and all my colleagues and team for this fantastic recognition.

Vivensa Foundation@vivensa.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🏆 We sat down with Professor Nathan Davies, the recipient of our 2026 Senior Leader Vivensa Academy Excellence Award, and talked inclusion, building capacity and his plans for the award funding. Read the article in full: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/leading... #SeniorLeader

Come work with us @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social as a research assistant with Simon Conroy. We are looking for therapists - physiotherapy, occupational therapy or other rehabilitation orientated specialty. Secondments welcome and full training in research provided - qmul-jobs.tal.net/vx/mobile-0/...

Some surprising gaps in knowledge identified in our meta-review of physical interventions for people with advanced #dementia living in the community just published - evidence is largely confined to nutrition, hydration and physical activity. spcare.bmj.com/content/earl... @nicolawhite.bsky.social

What is the evidence for physical interventions for people living with advanced dementia in the community? A meta-review

Background Dementia is a major global cause of death, with cases projected to rise from 57.4 million in 2019 to 152.8 million by 2050. As the disease progresses, individuals experience growing frailty...

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our research seminar yesterday. We had Dr Ellie Whitfield presenting on qualitative work "Dementia and renting in private sector in England" and Ben Hoi Wong presenting on planned work - "CAHMS Risk Assessment and Management for Young People with Self-Harm"

From 1 of our affiliate students Pushpa Nair - Key factors influencing post-diagnostic support and care planning for people with #dementia from South Asian backgrounds - link.springer.com/article/10.1... @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social

Key factors influencing post-diagnostic support and care planning for people with dementia from South Asian backgrounds: a systematic review of qualitative studies - BMC Geriatrics

Background Dementia in minority ethnic groups is on the rise. South Asian people represent 9.3% of the UK population and are the largest minority ethnic (ME) group. Most dementia care in South Asian c...

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Fascinating review from our affiliate student @ejmspencer.bsky.social - Health and social care professionals do not always follow up when older adults initiate advance care planning conversations - suggesting a lack of sensitivity to or awareness of patient signals academic.oup.com/ageing/artic...

Communicative practices used by health and social care professionals, older adults and informal carers during advance care planning conversations: systematic review of qualitative evidence and narrati...

AbstractBackground. While advance care planning (ACP) is linked with clinical and psychosocial benefits for older adults and their informal carers, uptake

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A need to reframe narratives around #dementia and help-seeking through culturally-tailored community interventions - new review out now, dementia care planning in South Asian communities. link.springer.com/article/10.1... @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social

Key factors influencing post-diagnostic support and care planning for people with dementia from South Asian backgrounds: a systematic review of qualitative studies - BMC Geriatrics

Background Dementia in minority ethnic groups is on the rise. South Asian people represent 9.3% of the UK population and are the largest minority ethnic (ME) group. Most dementia care in South Asian c...

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February is #LGBTQIAHistoryMonth. At Queen Mary we are celebrating the achievements, contributions and histories of LGBTQIA+ communities, with events for staff and students throughout the month. 🌈 👉 Explore the programme: www.qmul.ac.uk/lgbtqaplus-h...

Hospital at home is 1 way we could support people living with dementia who do not need to be in hospital. But not the only way & for some hospital is still best. Our new study is looking at how these services can support people with dementia at home. www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...

Seeing patients at home a boost to patients and saves the NHS millions

Keeping dementia sufferers out of hospital could save the NHS millions of pounds and prevent patients deteriorating, leading experts claim.

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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

Let’s Talk Dementia — co‑produced resources to help researchers adapt communication when involving people with dementia as partners in research. Funded by @nihrspcr.bsky.social Great work led by @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social and the PCPH team. Check the link below www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...

Let’s Talk Dementia

Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia.

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If you missed our webinar this morning about applying for one of our phd students - you can watch the recording here!

Dementia Researcher@dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 8mo ago

If you're planning to apply for an @alzsocresearch.bsky.social I-Care DTC PhD. This webinar recording provides all the information you need. youtu.be/BhxbY2xwCdE

If you're planning to apply for an @alzsocresearch.bsky.social I-Care DTC PhD. This webinar recording provides all the information you need. youtu.be/BhxbY2xwCdE

PhD Opportunities with the Alzheimer's Society I-Care DTC

YouTube video by Dementia Researcher

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Join us tomorrow for our webinar to hear more about all our PhD opportunities for next year as part of our Alzheimer’s Society I-Care DTC. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/alzhei... @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @i-care-dtc.bsky.social @qmul-wiph.bsky.social @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social

Alzheimer’s Society I-Care DTC: Funded PhD and Clinical Fellowship Opportunities

Join Nathan Davies and Claudia Cooper to explore Alzheimer's Society I-Care studentships and a clinical training fellowship starting in October 2026

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We were in York yesterday co-hosting a policy workshop for early- and mid-career researchers. Thank you to our co-hosts, speakers & attendees for making the day a success 🎉 Read more from @claudiacooper.bsky.social 👇 tinyurl.com/2eb29b44 #denpruQM @i-care-dtc.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social

#denpruqm | Claudia Cooper

One of the most rewarding aspects of working is academia is the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across different institutions and career stages. Yesterday, #denpruQM joined forces with the ...

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Becoming my favourite time of the year when we launch our next cohort of PhD applications - 6 positions available including 1 clinical. 19 different projects to chose from across 5 universities!

Alzheimer's Society Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Care@i-care-dtc.bsky.social · 9mo ago

We are delighted to launch applications for our 2nd cohort of PhD students as part of our Alzheimer's Society I-Care Doctoral Training Centre. 5 PhD Studentships & 1 clinical Training Fellowship available starting October 26. Apply now online! www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/alzheimers-s...

We are delighted to launch applications for our 2nd cohort of PhD students as part of our Alzheimer's Society I-Care Doctoral Training Centre. 5 PhD Studentships & 1 clinical Training Fellowship available starting October 26. Apply now online! www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/alzheimers-s...

Alzheimer’s Society I-Care DTC PhD Studentships - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER

Apply for a funded PhD Studentship within the Alzheierm's Society I-Care DTC - help shape compassionate integrated dementia care across leading UK universities.

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Emergency Department (ED) staff: screen ALL patients over 65 for delirium. Emergency departments are where it's most missed and most dangerous. Make it as routine as checking blood pressure.

Thanks to everyone who came along to our webinar today (co-hosted with @denpru-qm.bsky.social)"Shaping the future for brain health, dementia prevention & future care needs including quality & measurement". YouTube video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkdi... & events info: www.hapru.nihr.ac.uk/events/

Thank you to @alzsocresearch.bsky.social and @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social for this article and all the support so far in my career! @qmul-wiph.bsky.social @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social @qmul.bsky.social

@alzsocresearch.bsky.social · 9mo ago

From PhD student to Professor and now co-lead of the I-CARE Doctoral Training Centre, Professor Nathan Davies’ journey shows the power of investing in dementia research careers. Read his story: alzheimers.org.uk/for-research... Find out more about this DTC: alzheimers.org.uk/what-we-do/o...

Lovely chat with Alzheimer's Society about how they have supported me throughout my career - Funding PhD studentships, fellowships & project grants they're an essential part of dementia research. I am proud to be co-leading one of their Doctoral Training Centres www.alzheimers.org.uk/for-research...

Professor Nathan Davies: My journey into dementia care research

Prof Nathan Davies was funded by Alzheimer’s Society as a junior fellow early in his career. Now, as Co-Director of the Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Dementia Care, he's inspiring the next g...

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Meet Sarah 👋 part of our Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Care in dementia at @UCL. Her PhD focuses on how people living with dementia and their carers cope with financial hardship — and how health and social care can better support them. Find out more shorturl.at/aCbaw

Meet Emily👋 PhD student at our Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Care in Dementia at The London School of Economics. Emily is exploring how people living with dementia and their unpaid carers make choices and maintain autonomy in their daily lives. Find out more shorturl.at/MsHzC

Meet Jahanara, part of our Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Care in dementia at Leeds Beckett University. Her PhD focuses on how annual dementia reviews could help identify and manage cancer symptoms earlier. Find out more shorturl.at/dSdEU

Welcome the 6 early career researchers beginning their PhD projects in the Alzheimer’s Society Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Care in dementia! This Centre focuses on ways to provide better care and services for people living with dementia! Find out more: sl1nk.com/JCEfC

Meet Oliver, part of our Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Care in dementia at Queen Mary University of London. His PhD focuses on how serious mental illness and dementia shape people’s care experiences, aiming to improve support for those living with both. Find out more shorturl.at/Oa0Z7

Meet Tonya 👋 PhD student at our Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Care in Dementia at the University of Plymouth, Peninsula Medical School. Tonya is exploring how living in coastal communities affects dementia diagnosis and care. Find out more shorturl.at/6ebls

Our I-Care DTC launch video from @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social - great introduction to what our DTC will be doing over the next 8 years! @profnathandavies.bsky.social @claudiacooper.bsky.social @qmul-wiph.bsky.social @qmul.bsky.social @ucliehc.bsky.social @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social

@alzsocresearch.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Welcome the 6 early career researchers beginning their PhD projects in the Alzheimer’s Society Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Care in dementia! This Centre focuses on ways to provide better care and services for people living with dementia! Find out more: sl1nk.com/JCEfC

Meet Isabella👋 A PhD student at our Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Care in dementia at Leeds Beckett University. Her PhD focuses on how marginalised communities experience memory assessment and support for mild cognitive impairment (MCI). #DementiaResearch Find out more shorturl.at/tQ6l4