Nick Jenkins

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.

I currently lead a multi-disciplinary team exploring the impact of the 'together in dementia everyday' (tide) network in Scotland (funded by Life Changes Trust).

Over the last couple of years, I have also been developing an interest in 'multi-species' approaches to dementia.  You can find out more about this research by visiting our project website (www.multispeciesdementia.wordpress.com)

I have served as a co-opted member of the Scottish Dementia Working Group and 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.

I teach Research & Inquiry 3, and contribute to a range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules within the School of Media, Culture & Society.

• Jenkins N, Cisco J, Young B, Dewar B. Together in dementia everyday: a mixed methods evaluation.  £84,914.68.  Life Change Trust. January 2019-April 2021
• Jenkins N, Ritchie L, Jack-Waugh A, Garton J. Dementia and multi-species caring: Current practice & future possibilities. £737.00. British Society of Gerontology January 2019 - July 2019
• Clark J & Jenkins N (Co-PI) Building & Celebrating Communities: A Mixed Methods Scoping Study, South Lanarkshire Health & Social Care Partnership £10,000, May 2018 - June 2019

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