what is the research about?
Stand by Me project logo
This study, named Stand by Me by the advisory team, 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.
We will share updates and a series of research blogs as the study progresses.
Click to read our blogs and listen to podcasts.
We will share updates and a series of research blogs as the study progresses.
Click to read our blogs and listen to podcasts.
Meet the research team
Dr Paula Jacobs, Research Fellow, University of Stirling
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Professor Heather Wilkinson, Co-Investigator, University of Edinburgh
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Dr Karen Watchman, Principal Investigator, University of Stirling
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Dr Louise Hoyle, Early Career Researcher, University of Stirling
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Meet the advisory team
Louise Boustead, Project Advisor, Key
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Jill Carson, Consultant in Public Policy, Alzheimer Scotland
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Project updates
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September 2021
The Stand by Me research team are finalists in the Herald Diversity Awards in the Diversity through Education category. |
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July 2021
Paula presented an overview of the study at a European conference (online). The presentation can be viewed below.
Paula presented an overview of the study at a European conference (online). The presentation can be viewed below.
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This work was supported by the Dunhill Medical Trust. Image at top of page reproduced from Jenny's Diary with permission.
