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I am RA on the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (2020-24) Sensing Spaces of Healthcare: Rethinking the NHS Hospital. The project explores the sensory past, present and future of NHS hospitals in England. The historical research is led by PI Dr Victoria Bates and I lead its creative study of the sensory experiences of hospitals in collaboration with the project partners.
My background is in fashion textile design and psychology. I recently completed my PhD which explored the significance of clothing and textiles to people with dementia, using sensory and creative research methods. Broadly, I am interested in the role of the arts, design and creativity in a person’s health and wellbeing.
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WORKING WITH CREATIVE INDUSTRIES: A WORKSHOP SERIES
Bates, V. L., Fleetwood-Smith, R. E., Bound Alberti, F. & Hall, S.
13/05/22 → 31/07/23
Project: Other
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Aesthetics and dementia: exploring the role of everyday aesthetics in dementia care settings
Fleetwood-Smith, R. E., Tischler, V. & Robson, D., 2 Jun 2022, In: Design for Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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Clothing, Textiles, and Everyday Creativity in the Lives of People with Dementia
Fleetwood-Smith, R. E., 5 Jul 2021, (Accepted/In press) Palgrave Encyclopedia of the Health Humanities.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter in a book
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Rethinking creative research methods in response to COVID-19: Creating a remote research kit
Fleetwood-Smith, R. E., 1 Dec 2021, In: Journal of Applied Arts & Health. 12, 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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Culture, Health & Wellbeing International conference
Victoria L Bates (Speaker) & Rebecka E Fleetwood-Smith (Speaker)
21 Jun 2021 → 23 Jun 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Creative Methods in Health Research: A Virtual Workshop
Victoria L Bates (Organiser) & Rebecka E Fleetwood-Smith (Organiser)
17 Jul 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Interdisciplinary Retreat: Senses and Modern Health/care Environments
Victoria L Bates (Organiser) & Rebecka E Fleetwood-Smith (Participant)
10 Jan 2020 → 17 Jan 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course