Ellie Robinson-Carter
| Biography | Ellie is a Creative Dementia Practitioner, Researcher and Consultant based in Plymouth (UK). Ellie is an expert in using creative practice to enable people with dementia and intergenerational groups to connect to themselves and others, fostering empathy, building belonging and challenging disconnection in our society. Ellie has 10 years experience of running Sensory Trust’s flagship dementia project Creative Spaces alongside her current role at The Photobook Project. Through her practice and research, Ellie is passionate about empowering the voices of people with dementia and showing what is still possible if the right frameworks, support and opportunities are created for individuals. Ellie’s research involves using creative methods - such as The Photobook Project - to empower people with dementia to share their perspectives and experiences. Ellie is currently undertaking a PhD at University of Hull with this focus, alongside her role as Programme Director for the MSc Dementia. She also consults on research projects related to dementia, intergenerational activity and older people. To see Ellie’s full portfolio, please visit her website: www.ellierobinson-carter.com |
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| Research Interests | Dementia, Intergenerational, Arts, Nature |
| Teaching and Learning | MSc Dementia - Critical Starting Points, Living Well with Dementia, Dying Well with Dementia, Systems and Ecologies, Dissertation |