Clare Mason

Clare Mason is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Applied Dementia Studies within the Faculty of Health Studies at the University of Bradford. Her work focuses on dementia care training, patient and public involvement (PPI), and interprofessional education. She collaborates with experts-by-experience to develop training frameworks and observational tools like Dementia Care Mapping and SOFI (Short Observational Framework for Inspection).

• Biography: Joined the Centre in 2014; former Dementia Support Manager at Alzheimer's Society
• Research Areas: Care homes, young-onset dementia, end-of-life care communication
• Teaching: Delivers dementia care training modules and observational frameworks
• Publications: 13 total (peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, conferences)