what is the research about?

This study wants to find out more about the experiences of couples with a learning disability when one partner has dementia. We will use 'focused conversations' to talk with people in a relationship and, with permission, will interview their support staff and families. The study will run from 2021 - 2023 and we will be recruiting participants soon. 

Meet the research team

Michael McKernon, Co-researcher, Key

Louise Boustead, Co-researcher, Key

Andrew Doyle, Co-researcher, Key

Jan Murdoch, Communications and Information Officer, Key

Dr Paula Jacobs, Research Fellow, University of Stirling

Dr Karen Watchman, Principal Investigator, University of Stirling

Dr Louise Hoyle, Early Career Researcher, University of Stirling

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This work was supported by the Dunhill Medical Trust