Centre Co-Leads
Deputy Heads of the Centre
Members
Associate Members
- Divya Tiwari - Research area: Ageing, frailty and neurology in older adults including epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and associated dementia
- Michael Vassallo
- Chinwe Ekwuaju
Postgraduate Researchers
- Abiodun Adedeji
- Barbara Pope
- Kate Rattley
- Victoria Goldenberg
- Louise Beresford
- Naomi Purdie - Information below about her research
"There are challenges and increased risk of comorbidities faced by the aging population in the UK, particularly in terms of mental and physical health. A scoping review of the literature on the experiences of clinical care for older adults with physical health needs who also access mental health services, identified there is a paucity of research that has captured the experiences of clinical care of older adults, for those receiving support from mental health services, with coexisting physical health illness.
The literature review highlights the importance of a holistic approach to healthcare to address the complex needs of older individuals. The review identified a gap in research regarding the experiences of clinical care for older adults with both physical and mental health needs, with the existing literature focusing primarily on community settings and excluding individuals with cognitive impairment. The proposed research study aims to fill this gap by adopting a qualitative approach, using ethnography to capture the experiences and perspectives of older adults, as well as professionals involved in clinical assessments within inpatient mental health settings. This study will include those with cognitive impairment as this is a marginalised group in research and has potential implications for clinical practice and policy"
- Preetee Gokhale - Information below about her research
Research focussed on young stroke survivors