ENRICH Scotland

Did you know we can help with research delivery? We've recently been working with researchers from @LeedsNiche and recruited 165 people (mix of staff, residents and their relatives) from Scottish care homes to their survey 🙌 Get in touch to discuss: [email protected]

#FactFriday 🧠 Did you know ➡️ Over 34,000 people live in care homes in Scotland. ➡️ Most care homes are for older adults & the ave age is 82. 💥 Only a small proportion have ever been invited to take part in research We want residents, staff, and families shaping research

🌟New Podcast Alert🌟 🎧Dive into care home research with Prof. Susan Shenkin, Dr. Emma Law, & Dr. Jenni Burton. Listen on Spotify & other major platforms tinyurl.com/26w63h4z 🙏Thanks to RICH Voices 🔗Join us to shape the future of care #CareHome #Research #ThinkEnrich

🎲 The ENRICH Scotland team having great fun learning about 'The Dementia Game' 👏 They can't wait to get out into #carehomes to get staff involved in learning more about #dementia 👍 Let us know if your care home would like to be first to try it out

#WhatsNewWednesday 🆕 Just published in DIGITAL HEALTH “A qualitative exploration of people living with dementia’s experiences of using everyday technology” 📝 Ditton et al. (2025) 🔗 shorturl.at/8npuz This explores how people with dementia engage with technologies.

🔧 #ToolkitTuesday Looking to build confidence & skills in dementia care? The Uni of Stirling’s Dementia Services Development Centre offers a wide range of evidence-based training courses designed for anyone working to support people with dementia. 📚 dementia.stir.ac.uk/training/cours…

#MeetTheTeamMonday This week, we're shining the spotlight on Andy who is our officer for the Highlands. If you live or work in a care home in the Highlands & are interested in getting involved in research, Andy is your main contact.

#ToolkitTuesday 🎨🧠 Creative Arts for Dementia 3 short 10-mins talks explore research on the impact of music therapy, singing & dancing interventions for people with dementia, & using creative arts to involve them in research. 📅 Wed 9th July 🕘 1-2pm 🎟️shorturl.at/JC9xQ

#MeetTheTeamMonday This week, we're shining the spotlight on Lesley. Lesley is based in Tayside but also links with care homes in Forth Valley & Fife. If you work or live in a care home in these areas & are interested in research, or are a researcher, Lesley is your contact.

On behalf of everyone at Forthbank Care Home, Luciea was delighted to receive their research ready certificate. Welcome to the ENRICH family. We look forward to working with you.

Staff from Fairview Care Home Stirling @HC_One were delighted to receive their ENRICH research ready certificate. Welcome to the ENRICH family. We look forward to working with you.

#MeetTheTeamMonday 👋 Meet Maria Drummond, Team Leader 💜 Maria brings together her background as a community nurse, her growing experience in care home research, & a commitment to making sure the voices of residents, relatives and staff are central to how research is designed

A huge Friday welcome to Hamnavoe House Care Home in Orkney. They joined ENRICH Scotland a few weeks ago but our co-chair Dr Emma Law visited them this week to present their certificate #carehomeresearch #carehomevoices #socialcareresearch