University of Central Lancashire
Research Project/Studentship Description
Project ref: RS/16/02 Closing Date: 01/07/2016School / Health /
Centre / College of Health and Wellbeing /
Proposed Director of Studies / Professor Caroline Watkins /
Contact Details / /
Programme (e.g MPhil/PhD) / MSc (by Research) /
Duration of Studentship / 1 year /
Hours (Full or Part Time) / Full Time
Tuition Fees / £4121 (Paid by the Studentship) /
Maintenance Grant / NA /
Other Allowances (for non UCLan studentships) / NA /
Any Entry Requirements
(e.g. 2:1 classification/restricted to UK residences only) / Suitable candidates should have at least a UK Bachelor degree at upper-second class level (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant health, social care, or pertinent methodological subject. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate the following skills: communication, presentation/writing, IT, time-management and the ability to be self-motivated/work alone.
All applicants need to be UK/EU nationals because of the nature of the funding. EU nationals will require an overall IELTS score of 7 (or equivalent qualification) /
Any Special Requirements (e.g. driving licence) / Click here to enter text. /
Project Title
Exploring potential interventions to minimise the effects of age, frailty and socioeconomic status (as determinants of health) in older people with learning disabilities
Project Description
The proposed project would explore, through literature review and empirical research, the relationship between age, frailty and socioeconomic status as determinants of health in older people with learning disabilities; determine the evidence base for potential interventions; and identify barriers and facilitators to implementation.
Further details of this project can be obtained by e-mailing
The National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care North West Coast (NIHR CLAHRC NWC) brings together NHS organisations, local authorities and academic leaders from the Universities of Liverpool, Lancaster and Central Lancashire, to accelerate the translation of research findings into service improvements and maximise the potential for applied health research within the partner organisations to improve health and reduce health inequalities.
The key focus of the NIHR CLAHRC NWC’s applied health research and implementation programme is to find effective and innovative ways to tackle health inequalities across the region. The key programme themes are:
- Delivering Personalised Health and Care
- Knowledge Exchange and Effective Implementation
- Evidence Synthesis Collaboration
- Improving Mental Health
- Improving Public Health
- Managing Complex Needs
Research Student Specification
Studentship Ref Number / RS/16/02 / Closing Date: / 01/07/2016 /Project Title: / Exploring potential interventions to minimise the effects of age, frailty and socioeconomic status (as determinants of health) in older people with learning disabilities /
School: / Health /
Contact: / CLAHRC NWC
Attributes / Essential / Desirable / Measured By
Education/Qualifications / UK Bachelor Honours degree at 2:1 level or above (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant health, social care, or pertinent methodological subject. / Click here to enter text. / Application form/Certificate /
Experience / Previous experience of undertaking research / Health Service Experience; Understanding of Health Inequalities / Application form/interview /
Skills/Abilities / Good communication/ interpersonal skills
Good presentation and writing skills
Self-motivated
Ability to work alone
Good IT skills, particularly MS Office software / Evidence of independent research work / Application form/ Interview
Application form and interview
Application form and interview
Application form and interview
Application form and interview /
Personal Details / UK/EU National (EU Nationals will require and overall IELTS score of 7)
Effective time management and prioritisation of work / Click here to enter text. / Application form
Application form and interview /