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Dr Rebecca Oatley
(she/her)
Lecturer
- Available for postgraduate supervision
Overview
I am a researcher and lecturer on the MA Social Work (2 year) qualifying programme at Cardiff University. I previously worked as a qualified social worker across statutory and third sector services for older adults and people living with dementia.
My research interests include social work with older adults, diversity and the lived experience of dementia, post-diagnostic community-based support interventions, and translating research into practice.
Publication
2024
- Lugg-Widger, F., Sydenham, M., Oatley, R. and Scourfield, J. 2024. Use of linked administrative adult social care data for research: a scoping review of existing UK studies. The British Journal of Social Work (10.1093/bjsw/bcae151)
- Oatley, R. and Atkinson, T. 2024. A qualitative study of the benefits and challenges of different models of extra care housing for residents living with dementia. Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice 23(6), pp. 981-1000. (10.1177/14713012241249794)
- Atkinson, T. and Oatley, R. 2024. Benefits and challenges of living in extra care housing: perspectives of people living with dementia. Working with Older People: Practical approaches to work, leisure, lifestyle and learning 28(3), pp. 279-292. (10.1108/WWOP-09-2023-0035)
2023
- Atkinson, T. J., Oatley, R. and Evans, S. 2023. Advantages and challenges of extra care housing in the UK for people living with dementia: a scoping review. Housing, Care and Support 26(3/4), pp. 84-102. (10.1108/HCS-09-2022-0023)
- Oatley, R. 2023. Gender, leisure and dementia. In: Russell, C., Gray, K. and Twigg, J. eds. Leisure and Everyday Life with Dementia. Reconsidering Dementia Open University Press, pp. 40-52.
- Oatley, R. and Atkinson, T. 2023. What is the ‘extra’ in Extra Care Housing for people living with dementia?. Journal of Dementia Care 31(3), pp. 22-23.
- Russell, C., Oatley, R., Bray, J., Jacobson-Wright, N., Stephens, N. and Howard, T. 2023. Championing physical activity for people affected by dementia. Journal of Dementia Care 31(2), pp. 19-20.
- Russell, C. and Oatley, R. 2023. Leisure and everyday life with dementia. Presented at: The UK Dementia Congress, Birmingham, UK, 7-8 November 2023.
2021
- Oatley, R. 2021. From washing boots to motor racing champions: Exploring women’s experiences of sport reminiscence for people affected by dementia. PhD Thesis, University of Worcester.
- Atkinson, T., Oatley, R. and Evans, S. C. 2021. Living with dementia in extra care housing. Journal of Dementia Care 29(6), pp. 10-11.
Articles
- Lugg-Widger, F., Sydenham, M., Oatley, R. and Scourfield, J. 2024. Use of linked administrative adult social care data for research: a scoping review of existing UK studies. The British Journal of Social Work (10.1093/bjsw/bcae151)
- Oatley, R. and Atkinson, T. 2024. A qualitative study of the benefits and challenges of different models of extra care housing for residents living with dementia. Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice 23(6), pp. 981-1000. (10.1177/14713012241249794)
- Atkinson, T. and Oatley, R. 2024. Benefits and challenges of living in extra care housing: perspectives of people living with dementia. Working with Older People: Practical approaches to work, leisure, lifestyle and learning 28(3), pp. 279-292. (10.1108/WWOP-09-2023-0035)
- Atkinson, T. J., Oatley, R. and Evans, S. 2023. Advantages and challenges of extra care housing in the UK for people living with dementia: a scoping review. Housing, Care and Support 26(3/4), pp. 84-102. (10.1108/HCS-09-2022-0023)
- Oatley, R. and Atkinson, T. 2023. What is the ‘extra’ in Extra Care Housing for people living with dementia?. Journal of Dementia Care 31(3), pp. 22-23.
- Russell, C., Oatley, R., Bray, J., Jacobson-Wright, N., Stephens, N. and Howard, T. 2023. Championing physical activity for people affected by dementia. Journal of Dementia Care 31(2), pp. 19-20.
- Atkinson, T., Oatley, R. and Evans, S. C. 2021. Living with dementia in extra care housing. Journal of Dementia Care 29(6), pp. 10-11.
Book sections
- Oatley, R. 2023. Gender, leisure and dementia. In: Russell, C., Gray, K. and Twigg, J. eds. Leisure and Everyday Life with Dementia. Reconsidering Dementia Open University Press, pp. 40-52.
Conferences
- Russell, C. and Oatley, R. 2023. Leisure and everyday life with dementia. Presented at: The UK Dementia Congress, Birmingham, UK, 7-8 November 2023.
Thesis
- Oatley, R. 2021. From washing boots to motor racing champions: Exploring women’s experiences of sport reminiscence for people affected by dementia. PhD Thesis, University of Worcester.
Research
My main research interests are:
- social work with older adults
- diversity and the lived experience of dementia
- post-diagnostic community-based support interventions
- translating research into practice
Current research projects include:
- Food Glorious Food: A mixed methods evaluation of food-related practices in post-diagnostic community-based group support for people affected by dementia (starts 2024) (Funded by NIHR Research for Social Care)
Completed research projects include:
- Women's experiences of sport reminiscence activities for people affected by dementia (PhD studentship)
- Championing physical activity for people living with dementia (Funded by Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire and the Leisure Studies Association)
- Living with dementia in extra care housing (Funded by NIHR School for Social Care 102645/ER/UWTA-P180)
Teaching
I teach on the MA Social Work (2 year) qualifying programme at Cardiff University. My main areas of expertise include social work with older adults, adults living with dementia, family carers, and ageing.
Biography
Academic Achievements
| 2021 | PhD (Dementia Studies), University of Worcester |
| 2015 | MA (Social Work), Cardiff University |
| 2007 | BSc (Hons) (Physiology & Psychology), Cardiff University |
Professional Experience
I have previously worked as a qualified social worker in a statutory team for older adults. I also have many years experience working across health and third sector services for older adults, adults living with dementia and family carers.
Professional memberships
- Lesiure Studies Association
Contact Details
Research themes
Specialisms
- Social work
- Dementia
- Ageing
- Alzheimer's disease
- Physical Activity