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Andy Northcott is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Sociology at De Montfort University, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, affiliated with the School of Allied Health Sciences and the Institute of Allied Health Science / Institute of Health, Health Policy and Social Care. His research focuses on clinical culture and dementia care in acute hospital settings.
- PhD – Public Health – University of Manchester (2016)
- MA – Politics and International Relations – University of Manchester (2010)
- BA (Hons) – Politics and Modern History – University of Manchester (2003)
Northcott’s research explores the complexities of hospital ward environments for people living with dementia. He utilizes ethnographic methods to analyze ward culture, care refusal/resistance, and the impact of institutional practices on patient personhood. His work addresses health policy, hospital organization, and acute care delivery.
Key publications include studies on dementia care, hospital ward dynamics, and ethnographic analyses of clinical practices. Thematic keywords span Medical Humanities, Nursing Studies, Dementia Policy, and Healthcare Anthropology.
- HLS Research Oscar: VC2020
Northcott has secured grants from NIHR, LASA, and BFI/Film Hub Wales for projects such as Understanding Continence Practices in Acute Settings for Dementia, Better Visits, and Dementia Friendly Cinema. His work has been presented at international conferences including Alzheimer Europe, British Sociological Association, and Royal College of Nursing.
