I am a sociologist of health & illness.  Since 2012, my research has focused on exploring social and cultural aspects of dementia.

I began my research career in 2001, as a Research Intern for Barnarod's Policy, Research & Influencing Unit (PRIU) before completing my doctorate at Cardiff University and then working at the Universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling, prior to taking up a Senior Lectureship at UWS in 2015.

My current research explores the impact that participation in advocacy-based education and peer support has on the self-identity, self-efficacy and social connectedness of unpaid carers of people who live with a diagnosis of dementia (funded by Life Story Network)

I am also exploring the development of multi-species approaches to dementia (funded by Wellcome Trust).  For more information please visit our project website:(www.multispeciesdementia.wordpress.com)

Outside of UWS

I have served as a co-opted member of the Scottish Dementia Working Group and worked with Dementia Alliance International.  I have served as an Academic Editor for Public Library of Science (PLoS) One.  I am currently a member of the Associate Editorial Board for Sociological Research Online and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

• (PI) Jenkins N Dementia: Towards a Multi-Species Perspective.  Wellcome Trust Small Grant in Humanities & Social Science.  £30,000. October 2019-September 2020. With Dr Louise Ritchie & Dr Anna Jack-Waugh.
• (PI) Jenkins N, Cisco J, Young B, Dewar B. Together in dementia everyday: a mixed methods evaluation.  £84,914.68.  Life Story Network CiC. January 2019-April 2021

I am keen to work with researchers and practitioners from a range of backgrounds who are interested in human-animal relations in dementia.  Please visit our website for further details of this project - www.multispeciesdementia.wordpress.com

Dogs for Good

Canine Concern Scotland

Pets as Therapy

Life Changes Trust

The DEEP Network

Dementia Alliance International

I currently offer consultancy and training services in the following areas.  Programmes are flexible, so please contact me (nick.jenkins@uws.ac.uk) to discuss your training and/or consultancy needs.

• Using Vignettes in Qualitative Social Research: Theory, Method & Practice
• Developing a Participatory 'Theory of Change' for Your Organisation