Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Overview
Current Research:
I am a Research Fellow with a junior fellowship awarded by Alzheimer's Society (2020-ongoing). This study proposes to explore culturally appropriate support interventions for Deaf carers of people living with dementia. Interviews have been held with Deaf carers online during the pandemic and co-production of support interventions are ongoing.
Previous Research Project(s):
I was a research associate with the Deaf with Dementia Life-Stories Project, as part of the Neighbourhoods and Dementia study between 2015-2019. Culturally appropriate media resources were used to create opportunities for conversations between Deaf people and their carers - please see Neighbourhoods and Dementia for more information.
I worked with the Deaf Children with Autism Project as part of the national DIADS study with National Deaf CAMHS. I interviewed Deaf and hearing parents of Deaf children who have a diagnosis of autism. Please see www.manchester.ac.uk/deafchildrenwithautism for more information.
I worked with the ground-breaking Deaf with Dementia project, which was funded by Alzheimer's Society. This project started in summer 2010 and was completed at the end of November 2013.
I was awarded MICRA seedcorn funding for a pilot BSL dementia information portal in 2012. A summary report can be found here: http://www.nursing.manchester.ac.uk/deafwithdementia/PublicationsDissemination/micrareportfinal.pdf
Biography
I have worked within the field of mental health and deafness for over 25 years; primarily as an independent mental health advocate within acute and forensic mental health services with Deaf people.
Research interests
Deaf people living with dementia
Qualitative interviews with individuals living with dementia
Focus groups with different communities
Deaf children with autism
Teaching
Occasional lectures: Deaf People; Deaf People and Dementia
BSL/English Interpreters workshops on how to work effectively with Deaf people with dementia and their care partners.
My collaborations
- Jo Atkinson Hearn (UCL)
- Alistair Burns
- Avril Hepner (British Deaf Association)
- Stephen Joseph (University of Nottingham)
- John Keady
- Jane Marshall (UCL)
- Rosemary Oram
- Helen Phillips (NDCAMHS)
- Katherine Rogers
- Bencie Woll (UCL)
- Barry Wright (NDCAMHS)
- Alys Young
Qualifications
PhD; BA Hons; DipPsych
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Deaf with Dementia: A Narrative, The University of Manchester
30 Sept 2010 → 13 Sept 2016
Award Date: 13 Sept 2016
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Dementia@Manchester
- Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing
- Healthier Futures
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Sign language communities, neighbourhoods, and dementia
Ferguson-Coleman, E. & Young, A., 17 Oct 2023, Reconsidering Neighbourhoods and Living with Dementia: Spaces, Places, and People. . Keady, J. (ed.). Maidenhead, UK: Open University Press, p. 106-126 21 p. -. (Reconsidering Dementia Series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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"What have YOU done in the past few years?": Deaf BSL users' experiences caring for people with dementia during COVID-19
Ferguson-Coleman, E. & Young, A., 1 Dec 2023, In: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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“What have YOU done in the past few years?”: Deaf BSL users’ experiences of caring for people with dementia during COVID-19
Ferguson-Coleman, E. (Producer), 24 Nov 2023Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products
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Deaf people with dementia and care homes in Scotland
Hepner, A., Oram, R., Denmark, C., Ferguson-Coleman, E., Hulme, C., Iturriaga, C. & Young, A., 26 Mar 2022, British Deaf Association. 58 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Overcoming ethical challenges affecting the involvement of people with dementia in research: recognising diversity and promoting inclusive research
Ferguson-Coleman, E., Feb 2020, Alzheimer Europe. 104 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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d/Deaf children and families (SORD)
Young, A. (PI), Ferguson-Coleman, E. (Researcher), Rogers, K. (Researcher), Dodds, C. (PGR student), Iturriaga Seguel, C. (PGR student), Oram, R. (PGR student), Russell, J. (PGR student) & Hulme, C. (PGR student)
Project: Research
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Services improvement (SORD)
Young, A. (PI), Ferguson-Coleman, E. (Researcher), Rogers, K. (Researcher), Dodds, C. (PGR student), Iturriaga Seguel, C. (PGR student), Oram, R. (PGR student), Russell, J. (PGR student) & Hulme, C. (PGR student)
Project: Research
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Methodological innovations (SORD)
Young, A. (PI), Ferguson-Coleman, E. (Researcher), Rogers, K. (Researcher), Dodds, C. (PGR student), Iturriaga Seguel, C. (PGR student), Oram, R. (PGR student), Russell, J. (PGR student) & Hulme, C. (PGR student)
Project: Research
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Health and wellbeing (SORD)
Young, A. (PI), Ferguson-Coleman, E. (Researcher), Rogers, K. (Researcher), Dodds, C. (PGR student), Iturriaga Seguel, C. (PGR student), Oram, R. (PGR student), Russell, J. (PGR student) & Hulme, C. (PGR student)
Project: Research
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Consultation with Deaf People with Dementia in Northern Ireland.
Young, A. (PI) & Ferguson-Coleman, E. (CoI)
1/05/17 → 31/05/19
Project: Research
Prizes
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Alzheimer's Society Junior Fellowship
Ferguson-Coleman, E. (Recipient), 1 Feb 2020
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Soapbox Science, Alzheimer's Society, ECR Retreat 2023
Ferguson-Coleman, E. (Recipient), 27 Jun 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Spotlight on Dementia: Research in Motion
Ferguson-Coleman, E. (Recipient), Young, A. (Recipient) & Keady, J. (Recipient), 10 Aug 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Dementia Through a Deaf Lens
Ferguson-Coleman, E. (Speaker) & Hepner, A. (Invited speaker)
5 Mar 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research
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Being a Deaf Academic
Ferguson-Coleman, E. (Invited speaker) & Hulme, C. (Invited speaker)
14 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Teaching
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Inspiring Young Deaf People into Research - Manchester Deaf Centre
Hulme, C. (Organiser), Ferguson-Coleman, E. (Co-Organiser) & Rogers, K. (Co-Organiser)
6 Jul 2023Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research
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Inspiring Young Deaf People into Research - Heathlands School
Hulme, C. (Organiser) & Ferguson-Coleman, E. (Co-Organiser)
23 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research
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Inspiring Young Deaf People into Research - Deaf Active
Hulme, C. (Organiser), Ferguson-Coleman, E. (Co-Organiser) & Rogers, K. (Co-Organiser)
26 May 2023Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research
Impacts
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Deaf with dementia: challenges in consultation
Emma Ferguson-Coleman (Participant)
Impact: Health impacts
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Guidance for commissioners: interpreting and translation standards in primary care
Young, A. (Corresponding participant), (Participant) & Ferguson-Coleman, E. (Participant)
Impact: Health and wellbeing
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Redressing health inequalities through evidence-based health and social care practice with Deaf sign language users
Young, A. (Participant), Rogers, K. (Participant), Ferguson-Coleman, E. (Participant), Oram, R. (Participant), (Participant), (Participant), Shields, G. (Participant), Keady, J. (Participant), Davies, L. (Participant) & Lovell, K. (Participant)
Impact: Health and wellbeing, Society and culture
Press/Media
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Spotlight on Dementia
Ferguson-Coleman, E., Young, A. & Keady, J.
10/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Researcher wins award for film raising awareness of Deaf people affected by dementia
Ferguson-Coleman, E., Young, A. & Keady, J.
9/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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Carers Week - needs of Deaf carers for people with dementia
10/06/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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Deaf researcher improving the lives of Deaf people living with dementia
16/12/16
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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Thesis
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Deaf with Dementia: A Narrative
Ferguson-Coleman, E. (Author), Keady, J. (Supervisor) & Young, A. (Supervisor), 31 Dec 2016Student thesis: Phd
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