About Us
The Association for Dementia Studies (ADS) was established in 2009 at the University of Worcester under the leadership of Professor Dawn Brooker. We are a multi-professional group of educationalists, researchers and practitioners who are expert in the field of person-centred dementia care and support. People with dementia, their families and their carers inform the work of ADS at all stages. Our aim is to make a substantial contribution to building evidence-based practical ways of working with people living with dementia and their families that enables them to live well. We do this primarily through research, education and scholarship.
We are committed to a person-centred approach in all our work. This is our ethical code that values all people as unique individuals, is respectful of the perspective of different standpoints, and recognises the interdependence of all of us. We are committed to raising awareness, challenging stigma and improving quality of life and wellbeing. We work from an evidence-based international perspective. We work in partnership with health and social care providers, commissioners, charities, educational bodies and government agencies. ADS is a signatory to the National Dementia Declaration and upholds its values and commitment of the Dementia Action Alliance.
ADS was built on a strong foundation partnership between the University, NHS Worcestershire, Worcestershire County Council, and the national charity Dementia UK. ADS has a national and international reach as a centre of excellence in training, education and research in person centred dementia care. We are a designated research centre within the University of Worcester. All income we earn from our work is ploughed back into ADS. Our rates are competitive. We are not about making a profit. We are about making a difference.
