Bernie McInally - Making Care Home Research Visible

About this episode

Bernie McInally discusses the evolution of care home research in Scotland and the importance of collaboration and digital visibility.

Bernie McInally narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. Bernie charts the shift from disconnected systems to a more visible and coordinated approach to care home research in Scotland. Drawing on his experience with ENRICH Scotland, he explains how improving digital visibility has created a clear entry point for care homes, researchers and partners. The blog highlights the importance of collaboration, avoiding fragmented engagement, and recognising care homes as active partners in research. It also looks ahead, suggesting the next phase is about strengthening relationships and ensuring research remains accessible, relevant and easy to engage with. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-making-care-home-research-visible/ -- Bernie McInally is a Clinical Studies Officer at NHS Lothian and the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network. Bernie's background is in Nursing, working in Mental Health and with Older People. He retired from full time NHS clinical work, and is now back working in Clinical Research supporting delivery of the Enabling Research in Care Homes (ENRICH) Scotland. He is passionate about research delivery, and opening access to people in all…

People in this episode

Host: Dementia Researcher

Guest: Bernie McInally

Topics covered

• care home research
• digital visibility
• collaboration
• research accessibility
• community engagement

Keywords

• care homes
• research
• collaboration
• digital visibility
• Scotland
• ENRICH
• dementia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NHS Lothian, Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network, ENRICH Scotland, Dementia Researcher, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK

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