Cymwysterau
- Profesiynol: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
2008–2011 - Profesiynol: Post-Graduate Certificate of Education
London South Bank University, 2007–2008
Diddordebau Ymchwil
I have interests in psychology, health and social care research. Previous projects have been in the fields of dementia and mental health. A key research interest is exploring the outcomes of unpaid carer short breaks and how to enhance access to this form of support.
Cyhoeddiadau
2024
- E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffuEmotional Labor in Dementia Research
Quinn, C., Hillman, A., Barbosa, A. & Toms, G., 17 Hyd 2024, (E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu) Yn: Qualitative Health Research.
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffuGoing DEEP - an evaluation of a social pedagogy informed approach to evidence enriched practice in social care
Toms, G., Verity, F., Andrews, N. & Leonard, R., 10 Ion 2024, (E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu) Yn: International Journal of Social Pedagogy.
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydPositive experiences in dementia care-giving: findings from the IDEAL programme
Quinn, C., Toms, G., Rippon, I., Nelis, S. M., Henderson, C., Morris, R. G., Rusted, J. M., Thom, J. M., van den Heuvel, E., Victor, C. & Clare, L., Mai 2024, Yn: Ageing and Society. 44, 5, t. 1010-1030 21 t.
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydSupporting social connection for people living with dementia: lessons from the findings of the TRIO study
Prendergast, L., Toms, G., Seddon, D., Jones, C., Anthony, B. & Edwards, R. T., 8 Chwef 2024, Yn: Working with Older People. 28, 1, t. 9-19 11 t.
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
2023
- CyhoeddwydA study to explore the feasibility of using a social return on investment approach to evaluate short breaks
Toms, G., Stringer, C., Prendergast, L., Seddon, D., Anthony, B. & Edwards, R. T., 24 Awst 2023, Yn: Health and Social Care in the Community. 2023, 11 t., 4699751.
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydExploring overnight social care for older adults: a scoping review
Boyle, N., Seddon, D. & Toms, G., 1 Rhag 2023, Yn: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults. 24, 4, t. 127-138
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydExploring the use of images to support short break conversations with unpaid carers
Toms, G., Seddon, D., Miller, E. & Andrews, N., 26 Meh 2023, Yn: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults.
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - Cyhoeddwyd‘It was just – everything was normal’: outcomes for people living with dementia, their unpaid carers, and paid carers in a Shared Lives day support service
Prendergast, L., Toms, G., Seddon, D., Edwards, R. T., Anthony, B. & Jones, C., Gorff 2023, Yn: Aging and Mental Health. 27, 7, t. 1282-1290
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydSocial care with older people: embedding and sustaining practice – the cARTrefu project.
Alexander, P., Seddon, D., Algar-Skaife, K., Toms, G., Lord, S. & Barr, K., 27 Meh 2023, Social Work in Wales. Livingston, W., Redcliffe, J. & Quinn Aziz, A. (gol.). Policy Press, t. 167-177 10 t.
Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydTalking about what matters: a systematic search and review exploring barriers and facilitators for implementing outcome-focused conversations
Miller, E., Seddon, D., Toms, G. & Hanson, E., Tach 2023, Yn: International Journal of Care and Caring. 7, 4, t. 619-636 18 t.
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
2022
- CyhoeddwydReflections on a personalized cognitive rehabilitation intervention: Experiences of people living with dementia and their carers participating in the GREAT trial
Warmoth, K., Morgan-Trimmer, S., Kudlicka, A., Toms, G., James, I. A. & Woods, B., 7 Chwef 2022, Yn: Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. 32, 2, t. 268-286 19 t.
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydUnderstanding the added social value of community-based day support: a social return on investment analysis of the TRIO scheme for people living with dementia, their family/ friend carers, and staff
Prendergast, L., Toms, G., Seddon, D., Anthony, B., Jones, C. & Edwards, R. T., 7 Gorff 2022.
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
2021
- CyhoeddwydSocial care: research, policy and practice in Wales
Seddon, D., Toms, G. & Verity, F., 22 Maw 2021, Social Policy for Welfare Practice in Wales.. Gwilym, H. & Williams, C. (gol.). Third gol. Birmingham, UK: The British Association of Social Workers. , t. 19-34
Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
2020
- CyhoeddwydBuilding relational research capacity in care homes in the covid-19 era: applying Recognition Theory to the research agenda
Toms, G., Green, S., Orrell, A. & Verity, F., 15 Rhag 2020, Yn: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults. 21, 4, t. 229-239
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
2019
- CyhoeddwydInfluence of positive aspects of dementia caregiving on caregivers’ well-being: A systematic review
Quinn, C. & Toms, G., Hyd 2019, Yn: Gerontologist. 59, 5, t. e584-e596
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydSocial care technologies for older people: evidence for instigating a broader and more inclusive dialogue
Toms, G., Verity, F. & Orrell, A., Awst 2019, Yn: Technology in Society. 58, August, 101111.
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydThe development and theoretical application of an implementation framework for dialectical behaviour therapy: a critical literature review
Toms, G., Williams, L., Rycroft-Malone, J., Swales, M. & Feigenbaum, J., 12 Chwef 2019, Yn: Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation. 6, 2, 16 t.
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
2017
- CyhoeddwydGweld y Gair: Standardisation and clinical application of a Welsh language measure for estimation of premorbid intellectual functioning
Clare, L., Toms, G., Thomas, E., Hindle, J. & Woods, R., 31 Gorff 2017, Yn: FPOP Bulletin. 139
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
2016
- CyhoeddwydA pilot randomized controlled trial of a self-management group intervention for people with early-stage dementia (The SMART study)
Quinn, C., Toms, G. R., Jones, C. L., Brand, A., Edwards, R. T., Sanders, F. & Clare, L., 1 Mai 2016, Yn: International Psychogeriatrics. 28, 5, t. 787-800
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
2015
- CyhoeddwydAccess to services by children with intellectual disability and mental health problems: Population-based evidence from the UK
Toms, G. R., Healey, H. M., Toms, G., Totsika, V., Hastings, R. & Healey, H., 21 Mai 2015, Yn: Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. 40, 3, t. 239-247
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydA systematic narrative review of support groups for people with dementia
Toms, G. R., Toms, G., Clare, L., Nixon, J. & Quinn, C., 20 Mai 2015, Yn: International Psychogeriatrics. 27, 9, t. 1439-1465
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydAwareness, Self, and the Experience of Dementia: Foundations of a Psychologically Minded Approach
Toms, G., Lawrence, C. & Clare, L., 31 Awst 2015, Psychosocial Studies of the Individual's Changing Perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease . Dick-Muehlke, C. & Li, R. (gol.). First gol. Pennsylvania: IGI Global, t. 132-158 ( Advances in Psychology, Mental Health, and Behavioral Studies (Apmhba) Book).
Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod
2014
- CyhoeddwydHelp Yourself: Perspectives on Self-Management From People With Dementia and Their Caregivers
Toms, G. R., Toms, G., Quinn, C., Anderson, D. E. & Clare, L., 5 Medi 2014, Yn: Qualitative Health Research. 25, 1, t. 87-98
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid - CyhoeddwydSelf-management in early-stage dementia: a pilot randomised controlled trial of the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a self-management group intervention (the SMART study)
Quinn, C., Anderson, D., Toms, G. R., Whitaker, R., Edwards, R. T., Jones, C. & Clare, L., 8 Maw 2014, Yn: Trials. 2014, 15, t. 74
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
Gweithgareddau
2024
- Wales Dementia Conference 2024: A Collaborative Success for a Better Future in Dementia Care
The Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) successfully hosted the Wales Dementia Conference 2024 in Deganwy as part of the 25th anniversary of the DSDC celebrations.
Over 90 delegates from across Wales engaged in discussions about the future of dementia care and support. The conference brought together people living with dementia, carers, researchers, health and care professionals, emphasising the importance of collaboration in shaping better care.
A key highlight of the day was the launch of the Knowledge is Power for Carers booklet, a resource created by carers for carers, supported by DSDC researchers, available in both Welsh and English. This essential guide provides crucial information to those supporting individuals living with dementia and was well-received by attendees.
A diverse range of presenters delivered insightful talks, including the Welsh Ambulance Trust, NHS, Dementia Hub Swansea, with people living with dementia and their carers sharing their experiences throughout the day while attendees contributed to discussions on improving dementia services. The bilingual conference ensured accessibility, with simultaneous translation headsets provided for participants.
Gill Windle, Professor of Ageing and Dementia Research, said, “This was another excellent event designed and delivered by the DSDC team. Feedback from delegates indicates they enjoyed the wide variety of presentations where we heard about excellent service innovations such as transforming ambulances, using national museums to support wellbeing, understanding a person’s life story to enable people in care homes to eat and drink well, the importance of the Welsh language in dementia care, the benefits of arts activities and movement to music, which included all the delegates taking part in a reviving session led by Gwynedd Council’s Dementia Actif team. We heard throughout the day from people with dementia and their carers about their experiences, including Bangor’s own Caban Group, which delegates found especially important. It was also a great opportunity to share our latest research and all the different products our work has inspired.”
The Knowledge is Power booklet will soon be available on the DSDC website. For hard copies please contact Dr. Jen Roberts: j.roberts@bangor.ac.uk
18 Medi 2024
Cysylltau:
Gweithgaredd: Mathau o waith ymgysylltu â'r cyhoedd a gwaith maes - Darlith/trafodaeth/seminar gyhoeddus (Cyfrannwr)
Projectau
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Developing Evidence Enriched Programme (DEEP) 2023-2025
01/04/2023 – 15/09/2025 (Wrthi'n gweithredu)
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Developing Evidence Enriched Programme (DEEP)
01/10/2020 – 01/08/2022 (Wedi gorffen)
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01/10/2020 – 01/08/2022 (Wedi gorffen)
Grantiau a Projectau Eraill
I have completed a Health and Care Research Wales funded project conducting a Social Return on Investment evaluation of a Shared Lives day support service. I have also assisted to supervise three KESS II projects. One project explored social care at home overnight, one project explored arts-based approaches to dementia care in care homes and the other project explored how systems theory could inform the development of integrated health and social care services.
My substantive post is now with the Developing Evidence Enriched Practice programme (funder: Social Care Wales). This programme seeks to increase the use of evidence (research, practitioner knowledge, organisational knowledge and lived experience) in social care to support learning, practice development and to improve services.
I also have a smaller role with the Canopi service, which provides free, confidential mental health support to people working in health and social care across Wales.