Vicky honoured by university for work with Dementia Choir
NOTTINGHAM actress Vicky Mcclure has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Nottingham.
The Line of Duty star said it was a “real honour” to be recognised as she was made a doctor of letters at a graduation ceremony on Tuesday.
She received her degree from Pro-vice-chancellor for global engagement, professor Robert Mokaya, before delivering a speech to hundreds of students graduating from the university’s School of Sociology and Social Policy.
Wollaton-born Vicky joined forces with the university for the documentary Our Dementia Choir with Vicky Mcclure in 2018. She was inspired to do this through caring for her Nana Iris and through her role as an ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Upon receiving the degree she said: “The Dementia Choir have taught me so much over the years. Through the TV series to it becoming a registered charity, it is by far my proudest work to date. To have my work with dementia recognised by the University of Nottingham is a real honour.
“They have played a huge part in helping myself and viewers of the series understand scientifically the positive effects music has to people living with dementia.”
Justine Schneider, professor of mental health and social care at the university, said: “Vicky Mcclure’s commitment to the cause of dementia is deeply personal, strong and lasting. Her TV documentary with the Dementia Choir is a milestone in public awareness of this common disorder, and has changed perceptions of what people with dementia can achieve.”