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Dr Hannah Wheat

@drhannahwheat.bsky.social

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Senior research fellow @ University of Plymouth. Research focuses on post diagnostic, personalised dementia care. Qualitative researcher using realist approaches. Enjoy the occasional run/walk, murder mystery, and gin (not yet experienced all together).

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Peter van der Graaf @pvandergraaf.bsky.social · Jan 14

Great to be at the Future of Evaluation in Health and Social Care symposium in Newcastle over the next three days! Sonia Dalkin opening by highlighting the need to go beyond collaboration towards an interdisciplinary approach focused on transferability. @fuseonline.bsky.social

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Dr Hannah Wheat @drhannahwheat.bsky.social · Jan 15

Posters presented by RAID-ER SIG members @The future of evaluation of health & social care symposium, Northumbria University, on a realist evaluation of Admiral Nursing in community settings & coding high volume, longitudinal qualitative data within a realist evaluation. View them @ raid-er.com

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Dr Hannah Wheat @drhannahwheat.bsky.social · Dec 4

Great blog on co-analysis in dementia research by Lorna Smith. Well worth a read or listen www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-co-anal...

Lorna Smith - Blog – Co-Analysis in Dementia Research: Insights from D-PACT

Explore Lorna Smith's reflections on co-analysis in dementia research, sharing insights and lessons learned from the D-PACT study and her first blog experience!

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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Dr Hannah Wheat @drhannahwheat.bsky.social · Dec 2

Keen to meet and work with people with multiple long term conditions and those who support them in Devon (UK), as part of my role as site lead, within the recently funded 5 year NIHR project CO-ACTION. fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR20... Please get in touch if you would like more information.

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Dr Nicolas Farina @drnfarina.bsky.social · Nov 26

@drhannahwheat.bsky.social @claudiacooper.bsky.social @profnathandavies.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Nov 23

Are you a person with dementia or a carer? Help improve communication in research! @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social is creating a video to empower voices in PPIE meetings. Join the workshops (paid opportunity) & share your ideas. Open to diverse backgrounds.

An image promoting a project by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research and UCL. The project seeks to improve communication between people with dementia and researchers during Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) work.

Headline:
"People with dementia and researchers working in partnership. How can we improve communication between them?"

About Us:
The project involves researchers from UCL, individuals with lived experience of dementia, and a dementia charity co-director. The team needs people with dementia and carers to participate.

What is the project about?

People with dementia often face communication challenges, making it difficult to participate in PPIE work.
PPIE involves partnering with researchers to design and conduct research, distinct from being research participants.
Goal:
Create a video to empower people with dementia to share their input in PPIE meetings.

Who are we looking for?

Six people with dementia and six carers with PPIE experience.
Individuals from underrepresented groups in research, including those from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those facing financial hardship.
What will it involve?

Workshops: Three 2-hour sessions between January and September 2025 (online or in-person).
Content Creation: Ideas gathered in the workshops will inform a professional video on inclusive communication for PPIE.
Payment: £25 per hour, plus a £5 remote working fee per meeting, and support for travel and accommodation.
Contact:
If interested, contact Sarah Griffiths for a chat:
Email: s.a.griffiths@ucl.ac.uk | Phone: 020 3108 6699

The image features a group of diverse people in a casual discussion, representing inclusivity.

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Dr Hannah Wheat @drhannahwheat.bsky.social · Nov 22

Brilliant that you've got that team already. Let me know your email address and I'll make sure you are on the mailing list.

Dr Hannah Wheat @drhannahwheat.bsky.social · Nov 22

If you would like to try out a RAID-ER meeting in the future do get in touch. There are a few members with experience in dementia realist reviews, and we are keen to make that the focus of future meetings. Would also be great to hear about your work.

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Nov 21

Watch the launch of the SPIN-D network +. Exploring community engagement and innovative approaches to support inclusive, person-centred dementia care.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/spin-d-build...

SPIN-D: Building Connections for Inclusive Dementia Care - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER

Watch the launch of the SPIN-D network +. Exploring community engagement and innovative approaches to support inclusive, person-centred dementia care.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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Dr Hannah Wheat @drhannahwheat.bsky.social · Nov 21

New blog on realist interviews with people with dementia available at raid-er.com/blogs Co-written by attendees of the Realist Approaches in Dementia Evaluation and Research (RAID-ER) symposium held at the University of Plymouth in Nov. Check it out and let us know what you think.

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Sarah Griffiths @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social · Nov 20

Lovely collection of articles on creative approaches to qualitative #dementia research in IJQM
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Dr Hannah Wheat @drhannahwheat.bsky.social · Nov 18

Congratulations. Great news. Looking forward to reading your work.

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Nov 11

🚀 New #DementiaResearcher episode! Host Dr Megan Rose Readman chats with Adam Smith, Dr Oz Ismail & Josh Wright on the power of peer support in research. Discover how their networks support careers, collaboration, and wellbeing in academia! 🎧💬 #PeerSupport #ResearchCommunity

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Podcast – Stronger Together: Peer Support and Community - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER

Learn how peer support boosts dementia research with host Dr Megan Readman and insights from Adam Smith, Dr Oz Ismail, & Josh Wright, representing key networks

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Dr Hannah Wheat @drhannahwheat.bsky.social · Nov 7

Really enjoyed hosting the RAID-ER symposium @penarc.bsky.social focused on collecting realist interview data from people with dementia today. Blog on key challenges, what supports engagement and opportunities for future research to follow. If interested in joining the RAID-ER SIG get in touch.