Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Our research group investigates a range of topics associated with longer living. These are organised by three research themes:
Neurodegeneration (Including Dementias)
Sustainable Solutions for Long-Term Care
Inclusion.
Our goal is to produce cutting-edge research evidence to enable people to continue to actively participate in their everyday lives. Our work supports clinical and social community practices to provide services that are appropriate to the needs of different individuals and groups.
We work closely with members of various other HSC research themes, including George Savva, Diane Bunn, Guy Peryer and Meg Kamble, as well as our UEA colleagues Mizan Khondoker, Michael Hornberger, Chris Fox, Lee Hooper and Ken Laidlaw.
For more information, contact Eneida Mioshi, Group Lead
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Antony Arthur
- School of Health Sciences - Emeritus Professor
- Norwich Institute for Healthy Aging - Member
- Mental Health and Social Care - Member
- Dementia & Complexity in Later Life - Member
Person: Honorary, Research Group Member, Research Centre Member
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Tamara Backhouse
- School of Health Sciences - ARC East of England Social Care, Dementiia & Ageing Theme Co-lead, Research Fellow
- Mental Health and Social Care - Member
- Dementia & Complexity in Later Life - Member
Person: Research and Analogous, Research Group Member
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Priti Biswas
- Norwich Medical School - Lecturer in Medical Education
- Dementia & Complexity in Later Life - Member
Person: Academic, Teaching and Scholarship, Research Group Member
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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration April 2026 – ARC2
Burton, C. (Principal Investigator), Farquhar, M. (Co-Investigator), Kishita, N. (Co-Investigator), Sanderson, K. (Co-Investigator), Wagner, A. (Co-Investigator), AlMoosawi, S. (Researcher), Franks, L. (Researcher), Gardener, C. (Researcher), Risebro, H. (Researcher) & Cameron, R. (Research Fellow)
National Institute for Health and Care Research
1/04/26 → 31/03/31
Project: Research
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Understanding best practice in MND Care Settings - Towards generation of Real-World Evidence (gRoWE)
Mioshi, E. (Principal Investigator) & Trucco, A. P. (Researcher)
Motor Neurone Disease Association
1/11/25 → 31/12/30
Project: Research
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Groundwork East KTP
Grotz, J. (Principal Investigator) & Poland, F. (Co-Investigator)
8/09/25 → 7/09/27
Project: Research
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A pilot randomised controlled trial of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy group intervention for family caregivers of people with dementia in Brazil
Gomes Ferreira, M., Caetano Vieira de Faria, R., Kishita, N. & Caramelli, P., 2 Jan 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Clinical Gerontologist.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Qualitative Study Examining the Application of Compression Therapy for Inpatients With Venous Leg Ulcers—Perspectives of Hospital Staff Where It Is Routinely Applied
Lian, Y., Birt, L., Poland, F., Naughton, F., Moffatt, C. & Wright, D., 3 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Wound Journal. 23, 2, e70810.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile -
Cross-Cultural Validation of the Refusal of Care Informant Scale (RoCIS) for European Portuguese Population
Partel Araujo, J., Luz, H., Melo, R., Van Son, C. & Backhouse, T., 9 Jan 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Aging & Mental Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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Awarded International Rosalie Wolf Award for Research and Practice in Elder Abuse (2010)
Penhale, B. (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Elected Fellow of International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
Penhale, B. (Recipient), 23 Jul 2017
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Penhale, B. (Recipient), Jun 2012
Prize: Election to learned society
Activities
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Journal of Adult Protection (Journal)
Anka, A. (Guest editor), Penhale, B. (Guest editor) & Isham, L. (Guest editor)
1 Sept 2024 → 30 Mar 2025Activity: Editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (Journal)
Kishita, N. (Associate Editor)
1 Apr 2024 → …Activity: Editorial work › Publication editorial role
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Frontiers in Public Health (Journal)
Backhouse, T. (Review Editor)
25 Apr 2023Activity: Editorial work › Publication editorial role
Press/Media
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Can a night in a laboratory help me sleep better?
16/04/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Media Coverage or Contribution
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UEA's Sleep and Brain Research Unit featured on BBC Look East
Harrington, M., Lazar, A. & Shenoy, B.
16/04/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media Coverage or Contribution
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Dementia carers needed for £1.23m UEA digital therapy platform (Nov 2023)
22/11/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media Coverage or Contribution