In February, Dr Sarah Griffiths and Martin Robertson held an incredible NIHR SPCR master class titled: Let’s talk dementia: Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia.
Watch the session here ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJXk...
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Last month, Dr Megan Armstrong ran an extremely insightful and engaging NIHR SPCR masterclass on engaging people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation in research.
Watch the recording below ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eExy...
This #Qualitative study explored healthcare professionals' (HCPs’) perspectives and experiences of the management of multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) in people experiencing socioeconomic #Deprivation @ucl-caps.bsky.social @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
Megan Armstrong recently attended UCL’s 'Enabling Mid‑Career Interdisciplinary Research Leadership' initiative designed to spark ideas, build collaborations and strengthen research leadership skills.
Megan said she left feeling energised, connected, and full of possibilities for future projects. 🌟
Hello!!
As part of my PhD, I am interviewing people with dementia and/or their informal carers to understand what it is like to manage dementia where they live.
Please get in contact for more information or if you are interested: jessica.kay.24@ucl.ac.uk 📩
@ucl-primarycare.bsky.social
📣New publication!
We're delighted to share this newly published qualitative systematic review exploring key factors influencing post‑diagnostic support and care planning for people with dementia from South Asian backgrounds.
🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Dr Megan Armstrong joined colleagues in Newcastle for the first in-person meeting of the NIHR Cross-Network Collaboration on inequalities in MLTCs.
Energising discussions led by Professors Rachel Cooper and Liddy Goyder with exciting potential already emerging!
#NIHR #MLTC @drmegs.bsky.social
A lovely end-of-term CAPS celebration 🎄✨ Wishing everyone a restful Christmas break and a very happy new year!
📣 New research!
This study highlights a critical issue: carers experiencing socioeconomic deprivation often face a lack of social mobility options whilst making profound sacrifices, such as giving up essentials like heating and healthy food.
🔗 dx.doi.org/10.1111/hex....
#CarerSupport
🎉 Big congrats to Tas Rookes for passing her PhD viva with flying colours!
🧠 Thesis: Improving engagement in health promotion for older adults with mild cognitive impairment
👏 Supervised by Professor Kate Walters, Louise Marston, Rachael Frost, Megan Armstrong & Yolanda Barrado-Martín