Well, not quite yet. But this week I am taking some special leave from work to get married, and when I return I will no longer be Rachel Allen, but Rachel McHendry. A few months ago, my colleague Eileen Harkess-Murphy and I wrote an article (you can read this here) about using pseudonyms, or different […]
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In March 2026, we travelled from Denmark and had the pleasure of spending four days in Scotland meeting dementia researchers, practitioners, and people with lived experience of dementia. The visit included participation in a seminar and the Working With Dementia Network Plus conference, providing a valuable opportunity to exchange knowledge, discuss ongoing research, and explore
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Our Early Career Researcher Forum (ECRF) supports researchers who have a professional interest in dementia and employment (ECR is a common anacronym in academia for ‘early career researcher’). Here ECRF members Rachel and Connor discuss his recent presentations, with advice for other ECR’s: 1. Connor, can you tell us a little about your recent presentations?
Presentations: A Blog from Early Career Researcher Forum members Connor and Rachel Read More »
“I never really thought of myself as a carer.” It’s a sentence I’ve heard many times over the years. The person saying it might be supporting a husband whose dementia is progressing, visiting a parent before work each morning, or quietly helping a friend whose memory is beginning to fail. They don’t describe themselves as
When Work and Caring Meet… Read More »
It was both an exciting and rewarding experience to take part in this year’s University of the West of Scotland Research Festival on 3rd June. Embracing the theme of ‘Curiosity in Action’, the team was delighted to showcase our new initiative and spark meaningful conversations within the UWS research community.At the heart of our Dementia
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