Research

centre for dementia research

Supporting the advancement of applied dementia research leading to improvements in the lives of people living with dementia, and those providing care and support to them.

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responding to a national and international health priority

Dementia is a national and international health priority. The number of people living with dementia is set to increase as the population ages.

Leeds Beckett’s Centre for Dementia Research facilitates a cross-disciplinary research community. It supports the conduct of applied dementia research leading to improvements in the lives of people living with dementia, and those providing care and support to them. The centre has membership from across the university and a portfolio of internationally recognised dementia research across six themes:

  • Dementia education and training
  • Dementia assessment diagnosis and post-diagnostic support
  • Dementia and social care
  • Dementia and acute hospitals
  • Dementia and comorbidity
  • Brain health, community support and engagement

Transforming the lives of people living with dementia.

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The Centre’s activity is underpinned by a commitment to equity of access in research participation, services and support. This commitment is a driving factor in promoting the engagement and involvement of marginalised populations.

We lead on the university’s commitment to become a dementia friendly organisation. We also support local and national awareness-raising activities such as Dementia Action Week.

In addition to the applied research activities, our research portfolio also includes biomedical sciences research.

 

Share your experience

Involving people living with dementia, their families and health care professionals is at the centre of our research and teaching. We work with people with experience of living with or supporting people with dementia, to ensure that the voice of those with lived experience of dementia is heard.

There are many ways to get involved, including:

  • Telling us what we should be researching
  • Joining our panel of experts to make sure we represent your views
  • Being an advisor for a research study
  • Sharing your experiences with students
  • Interviewing and assessing prospective students
  • Presenting with us at conferences

No previous experience is needed! We provide any training or support needed. People’s time and expenses are reimbursed. Anyone who needs support to attend is welcome to bring someone with them to activities and events they are involved with.

If you are interested in being involved in our work or want to know more please contact Sarah Smith on 0113 812 4665 or s.j.smith@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

This video was developed in collaboration with the members of our expert by experience group on the DCM EPIC trial (link to the above DCM EPIC trial web-page) about what their involvement included and why it was so important to the research.

Sharing good practice and innovation in memory assessment services

Professor Claire Surr

In line with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance, most new dementia diagnoses are made following referral to and assessment by a Memory Assessment Service (MAS).

In line with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance, most new dementia diagnoses are made following referral to and assessment by a Memory Assessment Service (MAS).

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The counted study

Dr Sarah Smith

This study aims to understanding how medications are described to people with dementia in memory assessment services, and see how that affects peoples understanding of the treatment and decision making.

This study aims to understanding how medications are described to people with dementia in memory assessment services, and see how that affects peoples understanding of the treatment and decision making.

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PhD Students

Read about our PhD students and the research being undertaken within the centre.
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Professor Claire Surr of Dementia Studies
Transforming dementia care

Our goal is to help people with dementia and their families experience a better quality of life.

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Study for a research degree at Leeds Beckett and you'll join a thriving academic community in an inspiring and supportive environment.

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