![Hannah Trotman BSc, MSc](https://profiles-cardiff.imgix.net/attachments/5594?w=200&h=200&auto=format&crop=faces&fit=crop&q=90")
Overview
With a background in Psychology and psychiatry, and now pursuing a PhD concerned with neurological conditions, my passion lies in unraveling the complexities of neurodegenerative disorders, with a special interest in Parkinson's Disease.
Currently, my research focuses on addressing the critical needs of individuals with neurological conditions. I aim to identify the requirements for enabling their participation in community activities that reduce social isolation and loneliness and promote their overall well-being. Additionally, I am investigating the existing support landscape provided by social care, charities, community clubs, local authorities, and residential care.
Research
Thesis
"Promoting and supporting participation and social connectedness for people with neurological conditions to reduce loneliness and isolation: empowering local communities through coordination of social care, local community support, and digital technology."
This novel research aims to find out:
a) What people with neurological conditions need and would like, to enable participation in community activities that reduce social isolation and loneliness, whilst supporting wellbeing and social connectedness.
b) What support is currently provided (social care, charities, community clubs, local authorities, residential care)
c) What needs to be improved and how, including potential digital technology solutions.
Funding sources
Health and Care Research Wales Social Care PhD Studentship Award 2023
Supervisors
Contact Details
Research themes
Specialisms
- Neurodegenerative disease