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Thomas Morton is a Researcher and Research Associate at the Association for Dementia Studies (ADS) within the School of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Worcester. His work focuses on sustaining community-based interventions for people affected by dementia, employing realist research methodologies to analyze complex human systems using mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative).
Education:
- Master of Science (with distinction) in Psychology, University of Worcester (2018)
- PGCE in Further Education, Birmingham City University (2006)
- Master of Arts in Modern Continental Philosophy, Stafford University (2003)
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy (Joint Honors), University of Glamorgan (1998)
Research Interests: Thomas specializes in evaluating the sustainability of dementia support initiatives, such as Meeting Centres and food-related activities, and explores caregiver experiences in dementia care. His projects emphasize practical guidance development for family carers and stakeholders.
Grants & Projects:
- SCI-Dem: Alzheimer’s Society-funded realist review of sustainable dementia interventions (completed).
- Get Real With Meeting Centres: NIHR-funded evaluation of dementia Meeting Centres (completed).
- Crossing The Line: NIHR-funded study on family caregiver experiences (ongoing).
- Food Glorious Food: NIHR-funded exploration of food-related group support benefits (ongoing).
Dissemination: Thomas frequently presents at conferences like UK Dementia Congress, Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, and Alzheimer’s Europe. He co-organized a national conference on Meeting Centres and maintains a project blog. He also edits the Association for Dementia Studies’ quarterly newsletter.
