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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· 16d

Since launching in January 2024, we have published over 20 articles, preprints, reports and policy briefs about dementia and neurodegenerative diseases. From risk reduction to the health and social care workforce, read about our work on the #denpruQM website 👇 denpru-qmul.nihr.ac.uk/findings/

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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· 28d

Great to be at the UK Dementia Research Community Reception last night to celebrate the UK's contribution to advances in dementia research 🔬 We enjoyed connecting with colleagues from across the country and hearing from keynote speakers Lord Vallance and Frank Arrojo. @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social

A crowd of people listening to Lord Vallance speaking. The room has a high ceiling, wooden pillars and an exposed brick wall.

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· 29d

We analysed data from 2 surveys conducted by @alzheimersresearchuk.org and found ethnic disparities in dementia knowledge, stigma and risk factor awareness. We highlight a need for cultural competency in public health campaigns, and opportunities for integration with existing prevention programmes.

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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· 29d

Congratulations to Conor Durkin for an excellent presentation at #AAIC2026 today 🎉 Conor shared research about regional variation in the potential for dementia prevention across England, a joint project between #denpruQM and the Department of Health and Social Care. @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social

Conor Durkin standing next to a slideshow presentation at AAIC 2026. Slide reads 'Regional Variation in The Potential for Dementia Prevention Across England'.

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Jun 22

☀️ We've sent out our summer newsletter! Look out for... - New videos introducing #denpruQM research - Photos and updates from Pint of Science 2026 - Research exploring how inequalities impact health and social care service use among people with dementia Read more 👇 tinyurl.com/4jsfuce9

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· May 18

We're starting Dementia Action Week at Pint of Science, an annual festival that brings researchers to local pubs and cafes worldwide. Harriet Demnitz-King, Conor Durkin and Paul Harvey are presenting new research about the potential for dementia risk reduction across England. #denpruQM #pint26

Dr Harriet Demnitz-King, Conor Durkin and Paul Harvey standing in front of a slide show presentation. The slide reads 'Welcome to Beautiful Mind at Queen Mary University of London'.

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Apr 9

🍃 We're preparing the spring edition of our e-newsletter, which will be published early next week. Not yet on our mailing list? Sign up here by Monday, 13 April to ensure you receive it 👇 eepurl.com/iJDOnA

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Mar 20

Delighted to welcome Prof Rachael Hunter and all attendees for the 'Economic evaluation alongside trials and real world evidence conference' held with DeNPRU-QM at QMUL #eeat26 @claudiacooper.bsky.social @charlesmarshall.bsky.social @proflizsampson.bsky.social @hdemnitzking.bsky.social

Prof Rachael Hunter welcoming conference attendees to QMUL

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Mar 11

Today is World Delirium Awareness Day 📣 Delirium is a common but serious medical condition that is often overlooked in health policy. Our 'Delirium Matters' report outlines 5 urgent recommendations to improve delirium care in England 👇 tinyurl.com/58u2n9mf #WDAD2026 @proflizsampson.bsky.social

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Mar 3

There's still time to register for the Economic Evaluations Alongside Trials conference taking place on Friday, 20 March. We are co-hosting this year's conference, so look out for a special focus on dementia and neurodegenerative diseases across the programme! Register here: tinyurl.com/38rvper5

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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Jan 26

We're co-hosting the @ucl.ac.uk Health Economics Policy Lab economic evaluation alongside trials conference on Friday, 20 March 2026. Visit the conference website for all the information you need to register and submit an abstract 👇 www.eeatconference.com/conference/h... #healtheconomics

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Jan 21

The Nottingham Consensus provides a policy roadmap to reduce dementia risk, the UK's leading cause of death. Recommendations include: 📢 Launch a targeted public health campaign to address key modifiable risk factors 💬 Adapt communication strategies to ensure relevance across diverse communities

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Jan 16

How can policy reduce dementia risk? We convened a panel of experts to develop policy recommendations for dementia risk reduction, refining them through a modified-Delphi process. The final result is the Nottingham consensus, published today in @natrevneurol.nature.com 👇 tinyurl.com/4rsz2yy6

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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Nov 13

Our #denpruQM policy brief outlines why a skilled workforce is critical to ensuring that every family receives effective, compassionate dementia care, with recommendations to achieve this in practice 👇 tinyurl.com/2kax6t3j Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences with us today.

Participants at the 'Dementia Research in London' event sat around a table having a discussion. On the table are pieces of paper and post it notes.

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Nov 13

Thank you @alzheimersresearchuk.org London Network Centre for inviting us to speak at your PPI event today. We joined lived experience experts, researchers and clinicians to discuss putting people at the centre of dementia research and care. @claudiacooper.bsky.social @charlesmarshall.bsky.social

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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Nov 10

Join us on Wednesday, 19 November for a webinar with @nihrhapru.bsky.social focused on brain health, prevention & future care needs. Dr Harriet Demnitz-King and Prof Naaheed Mukadam will present their work from the #denpruQM prevention theme. Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/y3nzw3c4

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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Nov 3

We're speaking at the 19th UK Dementia Congress, hosted by @dementiacommunity.bsky.social 🎉 Come and hear from two members of our Patient and Public Engagement Group about why they decided to share their lived experience to inform policy research. Full programme 👇 tinyurl.com/ysetsmr6 #UKDC2025

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Oct 21

How can public policy support dementia risk reduction? @claudiacooper.bsky.social & @hdemnitzking.bsky.social spoke at the House of Lords this morning about the #denpruQM Nottingham Consensus, part of our prevention workstream. Read more about the project on our website: tinyurl.com/5bc3dxth

Professor Claudia Cooper and Dr Harriet Demnitz-King speaking in the House of Lords next to a slide show presentation. The title of the slide reads 'Public health policy for dementia risk reduction'.

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Oct 20

🧪 We had a brilliant time at New Scientist Live 2025 on Saturday! Thank you to everyone who visited our stall to talk about our policy research, and to Tommy and Rawda from our PPI group who supported us. You can read a summary of all our projects on the #denpruQM website: tinyurl.com/3zkp4ns3

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Lots of people visiting the DeNPRU-QM stand at New Scientist Live 2025.

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Oct 17

Great to hear @proflizsampson.bsky.social speaking at William Harvey Day 2025 about 'Translational delirium research - from patients to policy'. Read more about her #denpruQM work on delirium policy 👇 tinyurl.com/58u2n9mf @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social @qmulfmd.bsky.social @bartscharity.bsky.social

Professor Liz Sampson giving a slideshow presentation in a lecture theatre. The title of the slide reads 'Influencing policy'. There is a picture of the Delirium Matters report on the slides along with photographs of people attending the Delirium Matters launch event in April 2025.

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Oct 13

Other discussion topics included prevention, diagnosis and treatment, workforce development, and care services. Thank you to everyone who took part to shape more inclusive, community-driven approaches to dementia prevention and care. @claudiacooper.bsky.social @hdemnitzking.bsky.social

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A close up of text on the piece of paper. People have written 'learning disabilities', inequalities', 'dental services', 'community', 'new drugs' and 'dementia prevention'.

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Oct 7

Great to see researcher Golnaz Atefi present 'Attitudes Toward Brain Health and Dementia Risk Reduction Among Minoritised Ethnic Communities in the UK' at #35AEC. Project led by Prof Naaheed Mukadam #denpruQM @claudiacooper.bsky.social @charlesmarshall.bsky.social @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social

Golnaz Atefi presenting DeNPRU-QM work at Alzheimer's Europe Conference in Bologna, October 2025

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Sep 17

Completing the #denpruQM contributions, Malvika Muralidhar presented a poster about a recent systematic review of dementia education and training for the multidisciplinary student healthcare workforce. Read the paper here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Sep 16

For the final session of the day, @hdemnitzking.bsky.social and @claudiacooper.bsky.social co-presented an overview of how #denpruQM has been creating evidence to support policy. Find out more by reading one of policy briefs, editorials or peer-reviewed papers: denpru-qmul.nihr.ac.uk/resources/

Professor Claudia Cooper and Dr Harriet Demnitz-King presenting a slide about DeNPRU-QM's research themes. These include four delivery themes (prevention, diagnosis and treatment, workforce, care service models and integration) and four cross-cutting themes (inequalities, social care, economics and participatory methods).

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Sep 15

We are at the @alzheimersresearchuk.org London Network Centre Science Day sharing findings from #denpruQM research projects. Early Career Researcher Oliver Kelsey is presenting our national survey of dementia diagnosis and care in English Memory Services. Find out more: tinyurl.com/2chnbxyj

Oliver Kelsey, Research Assistant at DeNPRU-QM, giving his presentation.

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Sep 9

Join us on 19 November for a joint webinar with the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Healthy Ageing focused on brain health, prevention & future care needs. @hdemnitzking.bsky.social and Prof Naaheed Mukadam will present their #denpruQM work. More info ⬇️ tinyurl.com/y3nzw3c4 @nihrhapru.bsky.social

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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Sep 8

Did you know we're also active on Instagram and LinkedIn? Follow our Instagram account (@denpruqmul) or search #denpruQM on LinkedIn to find updates from our team. @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Sep 1

Along the way, Harriet discussed how #denpruQM researchers aim to 'walk the talk' of true partnership, working alongside policymakers and people affected by dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions. Find out more about our research: tinyurl.com/bdz7mvjz @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social #wtd2025

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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Sep 1

Last week, #denpruQM Early Career Researcher @hdemnitzking.bsky.social walked 40km along the Camino as part of Walking the Talk for Dementia 2025. Harriet walked with people living with dementia, their families and care partners, healthcare professionals, artists, policy makers & researchers.

Dr Harriet Demnitz-King pictured with another member of the Walking the Talk for Dementia 2025 team.

NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm· Aug 27

Congratulations @proflizsampson.bsky.social on being named International Deliriumologist of the Year by the Australasian Delirium Association 🎉 Liz led the #denpruqm Delirium Matters report which identifies both the cost of delirium to the NHS & policy levers to improve care 👉 tinyurl.com/58u2n9mf