The Open University
Professor Sheila Peace, Principal Investigator
Dr John Percival, Research Officer
Mrs Karen Francis, Project Secretary
Ms Rachel Scicluna, PhD Student
Dr John Percival, Research Officer
Mrs Karen Francis, Project Secretary
Ms Rachel Scicluna, PhD Student
Loughborough University
Dr Martin Maguire, Co-Investigator
Mrs Colette Nichol, Co-Investigator
Dr Russ Marshall, Co-Investigator
Dr Ruth Sims, Research Assistant
Ms Clare Lawton, Research Assistant
Mrs Colette Nichol, Co-Investigator
Dr Russ Marshall, Co-Investigator
Dr Ruth Sims, Research Assistant
Ms Clare Lawton, Research Assistant
Sheila Peace, PhD
Professor of Social Gerontology
Faculty of Health & Social Care
The Open University
Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA
s.m.peace@open.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1908 654240
I am Professor of Social Gerontology in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at The Open University. A Human Geographer by first discipline, I completed my doctoral work in environmental gerontology at the University of Swansea where I held a University of Wales award. Before coming to The Open University I had a long post-doctoral research career working for MIND (National Association for Mental Health); spending time in Washington D.C. as the first international intern for the International Federation on Ageing based within the American Association of Retired Persons, and becoming a founder member of the Centre for Environmental and Social Studies on Ageing at what is now London Metropolitan University.
My main research interests include: quality of life in care homes for older people, living in supportive housing, home life and community participation. I have co-authored books including Private lives in Public Places (Tavistock Publications, 1987); Re-evaluating Residential Care (Open University Press, 1997); Environment and Identity in Later Life for Older People (Open University Press, 2006); as well as the edited collections: Inclusive Housing in an Ageing Society (Policy Press, 2001); End of Life in Care Homes (Oxford University Press, 2003); Ageing in Society: European Perspectives (Sage Publications, 2007); A number of these publications have been developed with my colleagues Leonie Kellaher and Caroline Holland.
Faculty of Health & Social Care
The Open University
Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA
s.m.peace@open.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1908 654240
I am Professor of Social Gerontology in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at The Open University. A Human Geographer by first discipline, I completed my doctoral work in environmental gerontology at the University of Swansea where I held a University of Wales award. Before coming to The Open University I had a long post-doctoral research career working for MIND (National Association for Mental Health); spending time in Washington D.C. as the first international intern for the International Federation on Ageing based within the American Association of Retired Persons, and becoming a founder member of the Centre for Environmental and Social Studies on Ageing at what is now London Metropolitan University.
My main research interests include: quality of life in care homes for older people, living in supportive housing, home life and community participation. I have co-authored books including Private lives in Public Places (Tavistock Publications, 1987); Re-evaluating Residential Care (Open University Press, 1997); Environment and Identity in Later Life for Older People (Open University Press, 2006); as well as the edited collections: Inclusive Housing in an Ageing Society (Policy Press, 2001); End of Life in Care Homes (Oxford University Press, 2003); Ageing in Society: European Perspectives (Sage Publications, 2007); A number of these publications have been developed with my colleagues Leonie Kellaher and Caroline Holland.
John Percival BA, PhD
Faculty of Health & Social Care
The Open University
Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA
j.percival@open.ac.uk
John has worked as a research fellow at various universities, as a tutor in health, social care and social work, for The Open University, as an independent research consultant and as a part-time social worker. He recently finished work on a research fellowship at the University of Bath, which involved researching end of life care practice in care homes in England and Wales. John has previously worked as a research fellow at University College London (Bartlett Graduate School of Architecture) and at the University of Bristol (International Institute on Health and Ageing) and has worked across housing, health and social care boundaries. His predominantly qualitative research has included projects that examined older people's housing aspirations, the impact of sight loss on social exclusion, and lay and professional perspectives on assistive technology and telecare service development. John's main research interests include:
The Open University
Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA
j.percival@open.ac.uk
John has worked as a research fellow at various universities, as a tutor in health, social care and social work, for The Open University, as an independent research consultant and as a part-time social worker. He recently finished work on a research fellowship at the University of Bath, which involved researching end of life care practice in care homes in England and Wales. John has previously worked as a research fellow at University College London (Bartlett Graduate School of Architecture) and at the University of Bristol (International Institute on Health and Ageing) and has worked across housing, health and social care boundaries. His predominantly qualitative research has included projects that examined older people's housing aspirations, the impact of sight loss on social exclusion, and lay and professional perspectives on assistive technology and telecare service development. John's main research interests include:
- The relationship between housing, support and social care needs
- The emotional, psychological and practical implications of sight loss
- Technology and health monitoring in the homes of older people
- Return migration in later life
Rachel Scicluna
Faculty of Health & Social Care
The Open University
Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA
r.scicluna@open.ac.uk
The OU have awarded the project a Charter Studentship in celebration of the OU's 40th year anniversary. This led to the appointment of Rachel Scicluna, a cultural anthropologist who is interested in sexuality in later life and wishes to parallel the TiKL project with a study of older lesbian women.
The Open University
Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA
r.scicluna@open.ac.uk
The OU have awarded the project a Charter Studentship in celebration of the OU's 40th year anniversary. This led to the appointment of Rachel Scicluna, a cultural anthropologist who is interested in sexuality in later life and wishes to parallel the TiKL project with a study of older lesbian women.
Karen Francis
Research Project Secretary
Faculty of Health & Social Care
The Open University
Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA
k.l.francis@open.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1908 654271
I have previously worked at The Open University for just over 2 years on a Timescapes project concerning the Oldest Generation, a study into the lives of people over the age of 75. I consider myself extremely lucky to be working with Sheila Peace and John Percival on the Transitions in Kitchen Living study.
Faculty of Health & Social Care
The Open University
Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA
k.l.francis@open.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1908 654271
I have previously worked at The Open University for just over 2 years on a Timescapes project concerning the Oldest Generation, a study into the lives of people over the age of 75. I consider myself extremely lucky to be working with Sheila Peace and John Percival on the Transitions in Kitchen Living study.
Martin Maguire PhD
Senior Researcher
Ergonomics and Safety Research Institute
Loughborough University
Ashby Road
Loughborough, LE11 3TU, Leics, UK
m.c.maguire@lboro.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1509 226968
I graduated with a degree in computer studies and a masters degree in Ergonomics, both from Loughborough University. I then studies for my PhD in Human-Computer Interaction (CNAA Leicester Polytechnic) and then worked for 4 years as a research programmer at Leicester University. I joined HUSAT in 1984 and worked on projects to improve the ergonomics and usability of computer systems for pubic sector and government agency organisations such as the DHSS, Metropolitan Police, National Probation Service, and HM Prisons Service. An aspect of this work has been ensuring that such systems are inclusive, taking account of the needs of older and disabled people. I have also worked on several collaborative EU projects to develop human factors tools such as the RESPECT User-Centred Requirements Handbook. Since becoming part of ESRI in 2002, my work has been more in the area of traditional product ergonomics. This has included the evaluation of a heating control system for Glenn Dimplex, and exploring ideas for home energy monitoring devices for Siemens. Both studies were conducted with members of the public. I am now working on 3 NDA projects, (1) Transitions in Kitchen Living, (2) Working Late (support for older workers), and (3) Mappmal (design of new concept for improved nutrition in hospitals). I am a member of the Ergonomics Society and UK Chapter of the Usability Professionals Association. I have a teaching role in the University's Ergonomics Department giving lectures on human-computer interaction and qualitative research methods.
Ergonomics and Safety Research Institute
Loughborough University
Ashby Road
Loughborough, LE11 3TU, Leics, UK
m.c.maguire@lboro.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1509 226968
I graduated with a degree in computer studies and a masters degree in Ergonomics, both from Loughborough University. I then studies for my PhD in Human-Computer Interaction (CNAA Leicester Polytechnic) and then worked for 4 years as a research programmer at Leicester University. I joined HUSAT in 1984 and worked on projects to improve the ergonomics and usability of computer systems for pubic sector and government agency organisations such as the DHSS, Metropolitan Police, National Probation Service, and HM Prisons Service. An aspect of this work has been ensuring that such systems are inclusive, taking account of the needs of older and disabled people. I have also worked on several collaborative EU projects to develop human factors tools such as the RESPECT User-Centred Requirements Handbook. Since becoming part of ESRI in 2002, my work has been more in the area of traditional product ergonomics. This has included the evaluation of a heating control system for Glenn Dimplex, and exploring ideas for home energy monitoring devices for Siemens. Both studies were conducted with members of the public. I am now working on 3 NDA projects, (1) Transitions in Kitchen Living, (2) Working Late (support for older workers), and (3) Mappmal (design of new concept for improved nutrition in hospitals). I am a member of the Ergonomics Society and UK Chapter of the Usability Professionals Association. I have a teaching role in the University's Ergonomics Department giving lectures on human-computer interaction and qualitative research methods.
Colette Nicolle, BSc, MSc, FErgS
Ergonomics and safety Research Institute (ESRI)
Loighborough University
Ashby Road
Loughborough, Leicestershire
LE11 3TU
c.a.nicolle@lboro.ac.uk
Direct Dial: +44 (0) 1509 226973
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/esri/
A fellow of the Ergonomics Society, Colette's applied research and teaching focuses on inclusive design, ageing and disability, including: the development and promotion of user-centred and inclusive design methods and tools, the design and evaluation of inclusive products and information and communication technologies, mobility and inclusion of older and disabled drivers, and the social and ethical implications of new technologies for vulnerable users. She leads Loughborough's research on the EPSRC i-design3 project in collaboration with the Engineering and Design Centre and Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge, and the Royal College of Art Helen Hamlyn Centre. Our current focus on i-design3 includes conducting studies to build a richer picture of the extent to which context can exclude older and disabled people from using products and technologies, translating this knowledge into useful guidance for designers, and designing and developing a resource to raise designers' awareness and knowledge of context in relation to inclusive design. Colette is also co-investigator for the NDA project Working Late, with ESRI's focus investigating to what extent traveling to and from work affects an older worker's ability to continue working for longer.
Loighborough University
Ashby Road
Loughborough, Leicestershire
LE11 3TU
c.a.nicolle@lboro.ac.uk
Direct Dial: +44 (0) 1509 226973
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/esri/
A fellow of the Ergonomics Society, Colette's applied research and teaching focuses on inclusive design, ageing and disability, including: the development and promotion of user-centred and inclusive design methods and tools, the design and evaluation of inclusive products and information and communication technologies, mobility and inclusion of older and disabled drivers, and the social and ethical implications of new technologies for vulnerable users. She leads Loughborough's research on the EPSRC i-design3 project in collaboration with the Engineering and Design Centre and Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge, and the Royal College of Art Helen Hamlyn Centre. Our current focus on i-design3 includes conducting studies to build a richer picture of the extent to which context can exclude older and disabled people from using products and technologies, translating this knowledge into useful guidance for designers, and designing and developing a resource to raise designers' awareness and knowledge of context in relation to inclusive design. Colette is also co-investigator for the NDA project Working Late, with ESRI's focus investigating to what extent traveling to and from work affects an older worker's ability to continue working for longer.
Russell Marshall MEng, PhD, CEng MIET
Department of Design and Technology
Loughborough University
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU
r.marshall@lboro.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1509 222669
Dr Russell Marshall is a senior lecturer in the Department of Design and Technology at Loughborough University. His research interests cover a broad range of topics within Product, Industrial and Engineering Design including: Digital Human Modelling and tools and techniques for facilitating and empowering designers in human-centred design practice; Ergonomics and Human Factors in design, Modular product design, and drawing and visualisation.
Russell is involved in research and consultancy in a number of design ergonomics areas. Russell is principal investigator on the EPSRC funded AUNT-SUE project focussed on accessible and inclusive transport.As developer of the accessible design tool HADRIAN, Russell has been working with the Loughborough team exploring the benefits of employing ergonomics in the CAD environment, through the use of digital human modelling, to user centred design and in particular, inclusive or universal design issues. Russell's experience also includes a range of design ergonomics research and consultancy including: vehicle packaging design and evaluation, the collection and exploitation of anthropometry, the use of body scanning technologies, field of view and comfort assessments, etc. Russell is also principal developer of SAMMIE the human modelling system.
Loughborough University
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU
r.marshall@lboro.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1509 222669
Dr Russell Marshall is a senior lecturer in the Department of Design and Technology at Loughborough University. His research interests cover a broad range of topics within Product, Industrial and Engineering Design including: Digital Human Modelling and tools and techniques for facilitating and empowering designers in human-centred design practice; Ergonomics and Human Factors in design, Modular product design, and drawing and visualisation.
Russell is involved in research and consultancy in a number of design ergonomics areas. Russell is principal investigator on the EPSRC funded AUNT-SUE project focussed on accessible and inclusive transport.As developer of the accessible design tool HADRIAN, Russell has been working with the Loughborough team exploring the benefits of employing ergonomics in the CAD environment, through the use of digital human modelling, to user centred design and in particular, inclusive or universal design issues. Russell's experience also includes a range of design ergonomics research and consultancy including: vehicle packaging design and evaluation, the collection and exploitation of anthropometry, the use of body scanning technologies, field of view and comfort assessments, etc. Russell is also principal developer of SAMMIE the human modelling system.
Ruth Sims BSc, MSc, PhD
Research Associate
Department of Design & Technology
Loughborough University
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU
r.e.sims@lborog.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1509 228313
Fax: +44 (0) 1509 223999
Hours of work 9.45am-1.45pm Tues-Thurs
My first degree is in Psychology with a Masters in Ergonomics and PhD in the field of 'Design for All'. For the last 10 years I have worked on projects gathering a range of data to improve the accessibility and usability of products, services and environments. This has included data collection of physical ability, posture and behaviour when using a mock-up kitchen, steps/stairs rig and qualitative and quantitative questionnaires/interviews with over 200 people, predominantly older and/or disabled.
Department of Design & Technology
Loughborough University
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU
r.e.sims@lborog.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1509 228313
Fax: +44 (0) 1509 223999
Hours of work 9.45am-1.45pm Tues-Thurs
My first degree is in Psychology with a Masters in Ergonomics and PhD in the field of 'Design for All'. For the last 10 years I have worked on projects gathering a range of data to improve the accessibility and usability of products, services and environments. This has included data collection of physical ability, posture and behaviour when using a mock-up kitchen, steps/stairs rig and qualitative and quantitative questionnaires/interviews with over 200 people, predominantly older and/or disabled.
Clare Lawton
Research Assistant
Loughborough University
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU
Loughborough University
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU