Our journey in partnership: Why Pat and Julia became involved in research

Pat Walkington and Julia Burton have been working with researchers from across England as part of a National Priority Research Programme in Ageing, Dementia and Frailty. The programme is a collaboration between ARCs which has been working to improve care for people with dementia and prevent falls in older people. Pat and Julia were supported in their work with researchers by Vikki and Naomi from the University of Exeter as part of ARC South West Peninsula, The overall programme had been initially led by Professor Helen Roberts based in Southampton as part of the ARC Wessex. Five years later, Pat and Julia have reflected on their continuing work:

Read the blog in full on the ARC Wessex Website...