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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Based in the Faculty of Health, Education and Society, the University of Northampton (UoN) Dementia Research and Innovation Centre (NDRIC) is co-led by Professor Jacqueline Parkes and Dr Alison Ward and supported by Dr Jordan Elliott-King.
At NDRIC, we work in partnership with health and social care providers, voluntary organisations, students, and the public to design and develop contemporary and innovative approaches to the provision of person centred community-based care and support for people living with dementia and their carers
NDRIC aims to be a research, knowledge exchange, and innovation ‘hub’ focusing on early diagnosis, community-based post diagnostic interventions, and social support for people with dementia and carers.
People with dementia want to live normally in safe and accepting communities. Our aim is to bring together researchers, educationalists, and innovators who are interested in actively promoting personal independence, social integration and normalisation. The team at NDRIC will build on their experience and expertise in establishing person-centred community-based psychosocial support networks; diagnostic processes and post diagnostic support mechanisms in young onset dementia; assistive technologies, developing integrated care in community settings; and neurological disease and portable balance measurement.
Underpinning all of NDRIC’s work is a commitment to ensuring the centrality of the ‘voices’ of people with dementia, including those with a younger onset, and carers.
We are currently accepting PhD student applications who are interested in studying within our special interest groups (SIG) below:
SIG 1 Dementia-Friendly Campus & Communities
Led by Professor Jacqueline Parkes
The aim of this SIG is to explore how people with dementia can continue to pursue active citizenship within knowledgeable organisations and communities which appreciate and accept their shared humanity.
SIG 2 Personhood & Lifestyle Factors
Led by Dr Jordan Elliott-King
The aim of this SIG is to investigate lifestyle factors and personhood that impact cognition, overall health and wellbeing of those at risk of developing dementia, as well as those living with dementia and their families.
SIG 3 Community Interventions
Led by Dr Alison Ward
The aim of this SIG is to explore ways of providing evidence-based community support for those living with a diagnosis of dementia and their families/caregivers. This brings together research and innovative practice to support independent living.
Centre Leadership
Co-lead - Professor Jacqueline Parkes
+44 (0) 1604 89 2720
+44 (0) 7748 647192
Co-Lead - Dr Alison Ward
+44 (0) 1604 89 3559
+44 (0) 7740716551
Deputy Lead - Dr Jordan Elliott-king
+44 (0) 1604 89 2989
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Profiles
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Professor Karen Anthony
- University of Northampton, Science - Professor of Molecular Medicine
- Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences
- Northamptonshire Dementia Research & Innovation Centre
Person: Academic
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Prof Jacqueline Parkes
- University of Northampton, Nursing - Professor in Applied Mental Health
- Northamptonshire Dementia Research & Innovation Centre
Person: Academic
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DEM - EDU: Developing a Northamptonshire Dementia Knowledge and Skills Education and Training Framework.
Parkes, J. (PI)
21/10/24 → 31/07/25
Project: Internal Fund › Innovation and Commercialisation
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Northamptonshire Cancer Prevention Health Inequalities: building a sustainable, co-produced evaluation framework
Pyer, M. (CoI), Campbell, J. (PI), Ward, A. (CoI) & Payne, K.-L. (CoI)
1/10/24 → 31/07/25
Project: Internal Fund › Public and Community Engagement
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Storytelling Connects: Development of a novel card game ready for market
Redwood, T. (PI) & Ward, A. (CoPI)
1/10/24 → 31/07/25
Project: Internal Fund › Innovation and Commercialisation
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Exploring the impact of a novel lifelong learning service supporting people living with dementia in the community: A UK perspective
Ward, A. (PI)
2/09/24 → 28/02/26
Project: Research › Other External Funding
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Orchard: The Orchard Project: Engaging the Community in positive Brain Health and the early identification of cognitive decline.
Parkes, J. (PI)
26/08/24 → 27/08/28
Project: Research › Contract Research with non-commercial organisations
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Synovial Sarcoma: The Influence of Clinicopathological Variables on Overall Survival in a UK Population
Robertson-Smith, B., Campbell, J., Anthony, K., McCulloch, T. & Ashford, R., 1 Apr 2025, In: Surgical Oncology. 59, April 2025, p. 1-7 7 p., 102204.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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A feasibility and pilot study of a “lifelong learning” intervention for people with dementia
Soerensen, A., Schack Thoft, D., Ward, A. & Campbell, J., 1 May 2024, In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 10, 1, p. 69 13 p., 69.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Physical activity levels and acceptability of eccentric exercise in inherited ataxia: a thematic analysis of co-production workshops
Krampah, J., Anthony, K. & Kay, T., 12 Nov 2024.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster › peer-review
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Spliceosome‐mediated RNA trans-splicing prevents the pathogenic phosphorylation of ataxin-1
Buijsen, R., Schoen, L., Jones, L., Avale, E., Petrakis, S., Gallo, J.-M. & Anthony, K., 6 Oct 2024.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster › peer-review
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Spliceosome‐mediated RNA trans-splicing prevents the pathogenic phosphorylation of ataxin-1: ICAR 2024
Buijsen, R., Schoen, L., Jones, L., Avale, E., Petrakis, S., Gallo, J.-M. & Anthony, K., 12 Nov 2024.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster › peer-review
Datasets
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Automated counts of stair and elevator use within a University building pre and during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ryan, D. (Creator), Elliott-King, J. (Contributor) & Ward, A. (Creator), Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 31 Jul 2021
DOI: 10.24339/a2b7d09a-ea74-4791-8659-733fdb91c79d
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Activities
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CLAIRE DUGAN-CLEMENTS PhD: Inaugural Doctoral Lecture: ‘Grandad Sneaks Me Biscuits’: Children, Grandparents, and the Making of Shared Meaning,'
Murray, J. (Organiser), Devecchi, C. (Organiser), Dugan-Clements, C. (Participant) & Ward, A. (Member of programme committee)
5 Jun 2025Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Research
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Dementia Commission Sprint Briefing
Ward, A. (Consultant) & Parkes, J. (Consultant)
25 Jul 2024Activity: Further Knowledge Exchange Activity › Work on advisory panel to industry or government or non-governmental organisation › Knowledge Exchange
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The impact of a collaborative approach on the development and delivery of creative workshops for people living with younger onset dementia and their families: Reflections from the consultation team
Ward, A. (Author), Collard-Stokes, G. (Author), Holmwood, C. (Author), Middleton, P. (Author) & Rook, G. (Author)
24 Apr 2024 → 26 Apr 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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The Co-production of the Care Planning Process with People with Dementia
Ward, A. (Organiser), Parkes, J. (Organiser), Elliott-King, J. (Organiser) & Stewart, I. (Organiser)
5 Mar 2024Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Research
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Lessons learned from the creation of an international research collaboration on lifelong learning for people living with dementia
Ward, A. (Author), Schack Thoft, D. (Author) & Berg, G. (Author)
24 Apr 2024 → 26 Apr 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
Student theses
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An exploration into how forensic mental health service-users experience work
Ige, J. (Author), Parkes, J. (Supervisor) & Redwood, T. (Supervisor), Feb 2022Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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The Case to Innovate: understanding organisational innovativeness in one NHS Trust
Palmer Hill, S. (Author), Parkes, J. (Supervisor) & Hazenberg, R. (Supervisor), Sept 2020Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Press/Media
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The Creative Dementia Research Group Knowledge Café
Ward, A., Collard-Stokes, G. & Holmwood, C.
19/09/24
1 Media contribution
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Research in the limelight. Using theatre to enhance the bonds between people with dementia and their carers
5/09/24
1 Media contribution
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Dementia care experts meet in Hooton to share knowledge as part of Dementia Action Week
18/05/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Arts and people with young onset dementia to be explored in new research
5/05/22
1 item of Media coverage
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