Participant Flow diagram

Sample

We will be recruiting 42 carers across 7 NHS sites and via remote recruitment strategies (e.g., social media).

Carer inclusion criteria

• 18 years old or more;
• Spoken understanding of the English language (with the help of family translators if required)
• Currently caring for a person with dementia (all subtypes, diagnosed within the last 5 years).
• Has a first-degree relationship (spouse/partner, sibling, son or daughter) with a person with dementia;
• OR must have a close personal relationship with a person with dementia (e.g. in-law family member, close friend or neighbour)
• Has capacity to give informed consent to participate;
• Has access to the internet (via a home computer/laptop, iPad/tablet or mobile phone with internet capability)

Staff coaching identification

• Band 4 equivalent health and social care worker or psychology assistant”

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.