Alzheimer Scotland has teamed up with Queen Margaret University
Alzheimer Scotland has launched new scholarships for health professionals who work with people living with dementia.
The scholarships will provide part funding for those wishing to undertake a stand-alone MSc module at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, focussed on developing rights-based practices.
They are open to all allied health professionals living in Scotland who are either already studying an MSc in a related subject area or working in practice.
Students who complete the module will also benefit from continuous professional development credits.
Currently, in Scotland about 90,000 people have dementia.
All allied health professionals in employment will, at some point, work with people with dementia, as well as their families and carers
Health academics at the university and staff at Alzheimer Scotland are hoping the scholarships will lead to an improved student understanding of dementia and ultimately improve the care and wellbeing of individuals with dementia and families affected by the condition.
“There are few families in Scotland who are not affected by dementia; this condition is one of Scotland’s most pressing public health issues,” Henry Simmons, chief executive of Alzheimer Scotland said.
“The rights-based approach of this MSc is exactly the type of engagement we want to have with practitioners, to help us move away from a medically-focused model and towards a citizen-based model of dementia care and support.”
Ian McMillan, head of division, occupational therapy and arts therapies at Queen Margaret University, added: “All allied health professionals in employment will, at some point, work with people with dementia, as well as their families and carers.
“By working with Alzheimer Scotland we can equip our students to better understand people’s needs and to work much more effectively in the changing landscape of health and social care in Scotland.”
To find out more about the new Alzheimer Scotland Scholarships contact Linda Renton or Ian McMillan at Queen Margaret University on 0131 474 0000 or via email at [email protected] or [email protected].
