Martin Robertson - My Experience as a Co-Researcher

Martin Robertson - My Experience as a Co-Researcher

Martin Robertson narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Martin shares his personal journey as a Co-Researcher following his diagnosis with Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA), a rare form of dementia. He reflects on how the shift to online work during the COVID-19 pandemic allowed him to stay active and engaged in research, which his neurologist believes has slowed the progression of his condition. Drawing on his past professional experiences in benefit fraud and personal care, Martin highlights the transferable skills that have helped him thrive in academic settings. Despite his cognitive challenges, he values the sense of empowerment and teamwork that co-research provides, allowing him to contribute meaningfully while managing his condition.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-my-experience-as-a-co-researcher/

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Martin Robertson is a lived experience researcher living in Scotland. He has been involved in a number of research projects and is passionate about co-production and public voice in research since his diagnosis with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, in 2016 aged 57

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