Danielle Jones

Danielle Jones is an Associate Professor in the Centre for Applied Dementia Studies at the University of Bradford’s Faculty of Health Studies. A medical sociologist specializing in qualitative methodologies and Conversation Analysis, her research focuses on healthcare communication involving people with dementia, particularly in dementia risk communication and Brain Health services. She leads innovative educational initiatives, including the co-produced postgraduate module 'Understanding the me in Dementia,' which has garnered multiple awards. She also oversees dementia education programs such as the Postgraduate Certificate for Practitioners with Advanced Roles in Dementia and contributes to paramedic and radiography curricula.

• Education Roles:
  • Programme Lead: Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced/Extended Roles in Dementia
  • Module Leader: 'Understanding the me in Dementia' (MSc Advanced Dementia Studies)
  • Supervisor: PhD student Amanda Briggs and MSc dissertations
• Research Interests: Dementia communication, healthcare interaction analysis, co-production in education, and dementia prevention strategies.
• Awards:
  • Commended in Bradford’s 2024 Outstanding Achievement Awards
  • Finalist in Dementia Care Awards 2024
  • INSIGHT Award 2024 'Leading' category winner
• Grants & Partnerships: NIHR ARC-supported research on paramedic care experiences of people with dementia; collaborations with Bradford District Care Trust.

Her work emphasizes stakeholder engagement, including people with dementia in curriculum design, and bridges research to clinical practice through innovative educational programs and policy-informed studies.