Elaine Argyle

Biography

Self Biography:  I have a first degree in sociology, two masters degrees in social policy and social work, a diploma in health studies and a PhD in social policy/social gerontology from the University of Sheffield. In addition, I am an experienced health and social care practitioner and dually registered as a social worker (DipSW) and as a mental health nurse (RMN). My main research interests are in the areas of older age, mental health, health humanities and knowledge transfer in front line care. Prior to joining the University of Nottingham, I worked as an ESRC research fellow at the University of Sheffield and as a postdoctoral researcher at Bradford Dementia Group (University of Bradford). In addition, I have extensive experience as a health and social care professional. For example, I have worked as a staff nurse for Leicestershire Health Authority, as a social worker for Warwickshire County Council and for ten years as a dementia specialist and team leader for Anchor Trust. Since joining this university in 2012 and have worked as a Senior Research Fellow on various projects. During this time I have also worked as a freelance researcher and consultant and have been involved in a range of other academic activities including grant application, research dissemination, training, conference organization and peer reviewing for journals and funding bodies.

Research Interest

Older Women in Europe: a secondary analysis of UK statistics (EU) Older people and their money (ESRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship competition-PI) A profile of carers in Sheffield: a secondary analysis of official statistics (Princess Royal Carers Centre) Art for Health: a socially orientated community art project for people identified as being vulnerable to developing mental health problems (Health Authority) Caring and resources in older age (ESRC PhD studentship competition and University of Sheffield bursary)