This work is embedded within Work Package 3 feasibility trial.

Sample

• Eight carers sampled from the intervention arm in Work package 3 feasibility trial will be invited to take part in interviews
• All coaches/staff involved in Work package 3 will be invited to take part in qualitative interviews and group discussions
• A sample of coaching sessions will also be observed by researchers in the central trial team”

See Work package 3 to see the full inclusion criteria for both carers and coaches.

Governance

Research ethics was obtained by North West – Greater Manchester East Research Ethics Committee (REC reference: 22/NW/0293).

IRAS project ID: 316710

Research Sites

 7 NHS sites are involved in this work package:

• Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT)
  Principal Investigator: Dr Gemma Ridel; Dr Kathryn Sams
• Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  Principal Investigator: Kate Hodges

• Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
  Principal Investigator: Dr Joanne Bradley

• North East London NHS Foundation Trust
  Principal Investigator: Jane Burgess

• Devon Partnership NHS Trust
  Principal Investigator: Dr Chitra Srinivasan
• Solent NHS Trust
  Principal Investigator: Emma Searle
• The Research Institute for the Care of Older People
  Principle Investigator: Dr Tomas Welsh

We will also be recruiting remotely via social media, newsletters, national charities, and Join Dementia Research.