Our work in action
Here, you’ll find case studies on some of the research and community awards we’ve previously made, as well as some which are in progress. You can search more of our academic and clinical research grant awards and the resulting publications on Europe PubMed Central.
Stories from our award-holders
Building links with seldom-heard and seldom-asked older communities
Read how Prof Mark Hawley at the University of Sheffield is connecting with “seldom-heard” communities to ensure his project is representative and inclusive.
Improving the quality of life for care home residents with chronic diseases
When nearing the end of their life, care home residents with chronic diseases can often find themselves in and out of hospital. This affects their quality of life and is distressing for both them and
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Can mindfulness help prevent dementia in older adults at risk?
Dr Tim Whitfield at University College London undertook a PhD that looked at predicting the onset of dementia in people with subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and investigated how mindfulness may help prevent cognitive decline.
Events recordings and reports
If you’re unable to attend an in-person event to hear about our award-holders’ work, we aim to make recordings and short summaries available here, together with links to related material and resources.
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Collaborations
We like to collaborate with other organisations that share our vision. We believe that by combining our resources and actively looking for partners with complementary capabilities, we can achieve so much more – and in the process, contribute to our own learning and development and that of the communities we serve.
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Taking an outcomes focused approach to improving care for older people with multiple needs
DMT CEO Susan Kay, together with Social Finance CEO Adam Swersky opened the launch event of a new report on 3 October.
New funding opportunity: Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers
We’re excited to announce that DMT has joined the other supporters of the Academy of Medical Sciences’ Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers scheme. Funding of up to £30,000 to cover the cost of research consumables
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Introducing our 2023 Joint British Geriatrics Society / Dunhill Medical Trust Doctoral Training Fellow
We are delighted to introduce Dr Liam Barrett as the sixth recipient of our Joint Doctoral Fellowship with the British Geriatrics Society.