Richard Meade

Director of Devolved Nations, Carers Scotland

Co-Investigator Carers Scotland →

Richard Meade has worked on policy issues and research relating to unpaid carers throughout his career. He has extensive experience working in the third sector in senior leadership roles.

He has worked for a range of organisations including Marie Curie, Barnardo’s Scotland, Fleishman-Hillard, NHS Quality Improvement Scotland and the Home Office. Richard has a degree in History and Politics, a MSc in Policy Studies, and a Master of Public Health from the University of Edinburgh. Richard is a member of the Institute of Leadership.

Events, Projects, News

Thematic Project

Theme — Sustainable Exploratory Projects

Heat the Human

advancing thermal management in healthcare by developing advanced “heat the human” textiles and clothing systems, tailored for NHS Scotland users

A collaborative project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, as part of the Future Observatory programme, and led by the University of Strathclyde and University of Dundee (DJCAD), with Heriot-Watt University, Abertay University, and the University of Edinburgh, NHS Scotland, industry partners, and public sector stakeholders.