PhD researcher looking for people with dementia to share their knowledge and help shape project on ‘Open Dialogue’

ByCommunity Team

Anna Crane, a PhD research student from SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies) University of London, is looking for people with dementia to join an online focus group in Jan or Feb 2026. 

Anna is looking for participants to help her think through her questions, methods and focus areas for an upcoming project evaluating a pilot study of a new therapeutic approach called ‘Open Dialogue’ and how it could be rolled out in different NHS trusts and areas of the country.  

Please email Anna: 666878@soas.ac.uk if you are interested in joining an online focus group or want to find out more information. 

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