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Kate Gridley is a Research Fellow at the University of York's Social Policy Research Unit (SPRU), specializing in dementia care and family carer support. She holds an MRes from the University of York and a BA (Hons) from Newcastle University. Her work focuses on evaluating interventions for people with dementia, including life story work and specialist nursing support for carers. She leads projects like DETERMIND, examining quality of life inequalities in dementia, and collaborates on initiatives such as the Good Life with Dementia peer-led course.
Education:
- BA (Hons), Newcastle University
- MRes, University of York
Research Interests:
- Support for carers of people with dementia
- Delayed transfers of care for older adults
- Qualitative research methods in dementia studies
Key Projects:
- DETERMIND: Investigates determinants of quality of life disparities in dementia
- Good Life with Dementia: Evaluates peer-led post-diagnostic support courses
- PRESENCE Study: Analyses older self-funders' navigation of social care systems
Labs/Teams: Active within the Social Policy Research Unit, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on national and international studies. Engages in advisory roles for projects like 'Living Alone with Dementia' and 'The Personal is Political' initiative.
