NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

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NIHR Maudsley BRC researchers host dementia discussion in collaboration with South London Theatre

Several of our researchers led an exploration of sensitive issues raised by a production of Florian Zeller’s The Father, at South London Theatre in West Norwood on Wednesday 6 February. The Q&A session was chaired by the BRC’s Engagement and Impact Fellow, Dr Sally Marlow, and featured Rob Stewart, Professor of Psychiatric Epidemiology and Clinical Informatics, who also leads the BRC’s Informatics cluster.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 11 Feb 2019

Improving dementia care and treatment saves thousands of pounds in care homes

Improving staff training in care homes and reducing reliance on harmful medications saves thousands of pounds per year, as well as improving quality of life and reducing agitation in dementia, new research has demonstrated.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 20 Nov 2018

Connecting care homes with research

The Care Home Research Network (CHRN) held its annual meeting on 19th of May 2017, attended by over 60 members of the Network and researchers from the field.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 3 Aug 2017

Exploring the psychosis spectrum in Parkinson's disease

New review from Dementia Biomedical Research Unit explores the psychosis spectrum in Parkinson's Disease.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 16 Feb 2017

Exploring a new approach for people with Alzheimer’s disease

King's College London part of major new research project exploring role of immune cells in Alzheimer's Disease.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 11 Jan 2017