ENLIVEN was led by Professor Linda Clare, a specialist in dementia research.
A University Project for Dementia in the UK
A University Project for Dementia in the UK
A University Project for Dementia in the UK
ENLIVEN was led by Professor Linda Clare, a specialist in dementia research.
Other members of the team focussed on various aspects of ageing and dementia, connecting people with nature, the visitor economy, or ensuring that the voices of people with dementia were at the heart of the research.
Chief Investigator
Professor of Clinical Psychology of Ageing and Dementia, University of Exeter Medical School, and dementia theme lead, NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South-West Peninsula
As Principal Investigator for ENLIVEN, Linda was the overall lead for the project. Linda’s research aims to support functioning and improve well-being for people living with dementia and neurodegenerative conditions.
Co-Investigator
Associate Professor in Sustainability and Tourism, University of Exeter Business School.
Joanne has expertise in inclusive business practice in the visitor economy and nature-based outdoor recreation. Joanne co-led business research, engagement and innovation.
Co-Investigator
Professor of Business and Management, University of Hertfordshire Business School
Stephen’s expertise is in small and medium sized enterprises and business engagement, with a strong research focus on dementia and the visitor economy. Stephen co-led on business research, engagement and innovation.
Collaborator
Artist in residence
Ian Beesley is an internationally acclaimed artist and photographer who is renowned for his work on health and wellbeing. Through ENLIVEN, he has continued to enable people living with dementia to articulate their ideas and concerns through the arts.
Collaborator
Project Manager, Sensory Trust
Wendy has a background in environmental management and education and expertise in using nature interventions in dementia care.
Project Administrator
Co-Investigator and Research Fellow
Rachel is a health researcher with a background in plant biology and an interest in making nature accessible. Rachel helped to get ENLIVEN started and led on our initial scoping review before moving to work for Natural England.
Co-Investigator
Marian is a former carer of a family member who lived with dementia for some years. She brought a user’s perspective to the team.
Programme Manager
University of Exeter Business School
Katie was the ENLIVEN Programme Manager, contributing to research, engagement, knowledge exchange and impact activities.
Co-Investigator
Innovations in Dementia
Steve is a Director of Innovations in Dementia CIC. He led on involving people with cognitive impairment in ENLIVEN, ensuring that the voices and expertise of people with dementia and their families were at the heart of the ENLIVEN research strategy.
Co-Investigator
Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Education, Manchester Metropolitan University
Carol has expertise in cognitive ageing and wellbeing in later life. Her research focuses on how lifestyle factors and individual differences influence cognitive function and well-being in older people.
Knowledge Exchange Officer
Research Fellow, University of Exeter Business School
As one of the ENLIVEN Knowledge Exchange Officers, Steve worked closely with the ENLIVEN partner businesses to co-develop bespoke experiences, services, and innovations for people with cognitive impairment and their families.
Impact Fellow
Postdoctoral Research Impact Fellow, University of Exeter
Ria has expertise in business engagement, innovation, and inclusivity. For ENLIVEN, she focused on opportunities to create, deliver and assess impact.
Knowledge Exchange Officer
Research Fellow, University of Exeter Business School
As one of the ENLIVEN Knowledge Exchange Officers, Stephan worked closely with the ENLIVEN partner businesses to co-develop bespoke experiences, services and innovations for people with cognitive impairment and their families.
Co-Investigator
Associate Professor, Centre for Applied Dementia Studies, University of Bradford
Catherine’s research focuses on improving quality of life for those affected by dementia, and she teaches about post-diagnostic support.
Catherine led the research design for the interviews and focus groups in the early, evidence-gathering phase of ENLIVEN.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Exeter Medical School
Sally has experience of research with people living with dementia and cognitive impairment, and she conducted interviews and data analysis for ENLIVEN.
Co-Investigator
Director, Sensory Trust
Jane is Director of the Sensory Trust, a leading authority on inclusive and sensory design in the UK. She has a background in horticulture and social landscape and brings expertise in creating accessible and engaging nature experiences.
Co-Investigator
Stephen is living with vascular dementia. He loves the outdoors and being in nature and brings valuable insights to ENLIVEN about the experience of living with cognitive impairment.
Co-Investigator
Professor of Gerontology and Public Health, Brunel University London
Christina is an expert in the study of ageing and her research interests include health inequalities, loneliness and isolation, the benefits of exercise and activity in later life, and the experiences of later life amongst minority communities.