Steering Group
The steering group of DRIE meets every 6 months (7 meetings over 3 years), usually over lunch. The group reviews the research being carried out and helps to ensure it is of a high quality. The steering group includes a wonderful range of skill, talent and experience, who can be called on to help solve any problems the DRIE researchers encounters. They are:
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Joyce Groves, member of PPIRes (Patient and Public Involvement in Research) with experience at the Care Quality Commission |
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Vicky Cowap, Quality Assurance manager at NorseCare |
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Hilary MacDonald, Chief Executive, Age UK Norfolk |
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Linda Gill, Development Manager for Advice and Advocacy, Age UK Norfolk |
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Sue Steel, Contracts Manager at UEA, and our study sponsorSue has been involved with the administration of research and funding for 12 years and previously worked for the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with which UEA has close research links. Her particular interests are the regulation of research its part in research integrity. |
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Lee Shepstone, Professor of Medical Statistics at UEAUEA Biography |
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Paul Hunter, Professor of Health Protection at UEAUEA Biography |
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John Potter, Professor of Ageing and Stroke Medicine at UEAUEA Biography |
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Fiona Poland, Senior Lecturer in Health and Society, supervisor for Diane’s PhDUEA Biography |
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Carol Vince, member of PPIRes (Patient and Public Involvement in Research), carer and care home receptionist |
