Cindy Cox

Dr. Cindy Cox is a Senior Lecturer and Principal Academic in Nursing at Bournemouth University's Faculty of Health and Social Sciences. With 43 years of clinical experience, including 23 years as a Nurse Consultant in Parkinson’s disease, she leads Continuing Professional Development (CPD) initiatives and apprenticeship programs while ensuring quality improvement in nursing education.

• PhD in olfaction in Parkinson’s disease (2018)
• Focus areas: ageing, neurology, dementia, frailty, long-term conditions

Research trends reflect her clinical expertise in Parkinson's disease and broader interests in geriatric nursing. Recent publications emphasize medicines management, bone health assessment, and quality improvement in hospital protocols.

As a pioneer in her field, Dr. Cox has held prestigious roles including:

• First Nurse to Introduce Nurse-Led Clinics
• First Nurse to Complete PhD at UHD Trust
• Clinical Governance Lead for Medicine for the Elderly

She currently contributes to Health Education England committees and the British Geriatric Society.