Honorary Graduate | Michael David Andrews – Doctor of Health | Winter Ceremonies 2022

Описание: Michael David Andrews has demonstrated significant commitment to the field of Dementia research and education, working closely with the University and with Alzheimer’s UK to this end.

Since participating in the study and learning of the work of the Centre for Applied Dementia Studies, Michael became a member of the Centre's Experts by Experience group. As a member of the group, Michael has been involved in numerous research projects, including the ANGELA study, Journeying through Dementia, NIDUS, and many others, initially as a study participant, going on to become a co-applicant for many.

Michael has also worked with Faculty of Health Students sharing his experiences of dementia at University of Bradford Interprofessional Education Day as well as working with physio, pharmacy, Occupational Therapy students and others. In 2021, Michael began working as a co-producer, with 19 other people living with dementia, of a new, first of its kind MSc module for University of Bradford ‘Understanding the Me in Dementia.’

Michael’s work with University of Bradford has led to involvement in the work of other Universities and Organisations including Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia Research UK, Rare Dementia Society, Join Dementia Research, University College London, Kings College London, Sheffield Hallam University, Leeds Beckett and more. He has co-authored a book on PCA dementia and is currently working on a book chapter on language relating to dementia, with the Centre for Applied Dementia Studies, Bradford.

As an Expert by Experience of a rare form of young onset dementia, Michael has helped change the practice of numerous staff working in health and social care. Michael believes that through his involvement with the University, he is helping to make positive change to dementia care as ‘Students are the future.’