The Global Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Alison's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Alison
I am Research Lead for Occupational Therapy and lecturer with the °µÍø½âÃÜ. Throughout my career I have integrated professional practice experience with service development and research. My occupaional therapy practice relates to working in the community, mental health services and supporting people living with dementia and thier carers.Ìý
I have an interest in community engagement, professional identity development and interprofessional working. I have expereince of working in the UK, the Republic of Ireland and volunteering in Romania.Ìý
Lead for the Research GroupÌý Participation in Every day life Univerity of °µÍø½âÃÜ /research/participation-in-everyday-life
I am co-investigator on the Elizabeth Casson Trust 2025 Research Award-funded study OT-PRIME; exploring how, why, and for whom occupational therapy works in primary care using realist methodologies
Supervised Research Degrees
PhD Completions: 5
Current Director of Studies
3 PhD students (Bespoke Technology for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Dementia; Chronic Pain & Occupation; International Sustainable Practice)Ìý
Current Supervisor 2nd Supervisor
2 Part time students (Technology & Older People; Phenomenology & Paddleboarding)
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Teaching
I enjoy facilitating learning in a broad range of subjects, particularly in the area of community engagement, dementia care andÌýresearch. I am an advocate of interprofessional learning and encourage entrepreneurial practice in emerging areas for occupational therapy.Ìý
I have developed several distance learning and blended learning modules at pre and post graduate levels.Ìý
Contact Alison
InterCity Place, °µÍø½âÃÜ Railway Station, North Road East,, °µÍø½âÃÜ, PL4 6AB
+44 1752 587582
alison.warren@plymouth.ac.uk