Participants wanted for study into YOD travel and tourism 

ByJDCteam

Catriona Conway from the University of Plymouth is conducting a research study into the lived experiences and meaning of tourism and travel occupations/activities for younger people living with dementia, and their influence on health and wellbeing. 

If you are from the UK, aged under 65, have a diagnosis of dementia and are interested in taking part, you can find out more by visiting: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/plymouth/travel-and-tourism-research-information-sheet-and-consent-form or emailing Catriona: catriona.conway@students.plymouth.ac.uk

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