AN innovative University of Bradford module co-created by people living with dementia has received a national award nomination.
The MSc Module Development Group at the university’s Centre for Applied Dementia Studies has been named as a finalist in the Dementia Care Awards 2024's 'Living Well with Dementia: Co-production and Partnership Award' category.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on June 13.
The University of Bradford has been recognised for Understanding the Me in Dementia, a Master's module designed for health and social care professionals working with those living with the condition.
Bradford is the first university in the UK to co-produce a postgraduate module with people living with dementia.
Dr Danielle Jones and Clare Mason, from the University of Bradford's Centre for Applied Dementia Studies, co-produced the postgraduate dementia education module, part of the MSc in Advanced Dementia Studies programme, with 22 people living with the condition, also known as 'experts by experience'.
Clare said: "It feels amazing to be an awards finalist because it values what we do.
"The module emphasises that people with dementia can learn new things given the right support.
"It is the first of its kind in the country."
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