IMSCaR - Institute of Medical and Social Care Research

Welcome

IMSCaR aims to enhance the health and welfare of the people of Wales, the UK and the rest of the world through Research in Medicine, Health Issues and Social Care - More About IMSCaR

Research Centres

IMSCaR comprises of 3 distinct but interlinked Research Centres.

CHEME
Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation

DSDC
Dementia Services Development Centre

NWORTH
North Wales Organisation for Randomised Trials
in Health (Clinical Trials Unit)

News

Dementia patient trial to look at games and quizzes.

Research by IMSCaR's Prof Bob Woods suggests cognitive stimulation from playing dominoes or even baking a cake can also help boost memory and there are now plans to trial the technique to see how it can be used by families and carers.