Health Wellbeing and Social Care
The health and well-being of individuals within a population are influenced by and influence many different aspects of health, including employment rates, educational attainment, and health and social care services. They are also essential for maintaining a vibrant and healthy society. The research conducted under this theme should address key priorities, such as improving health, well-being, and social care, as well as enhancing public services, while considering all levels and systems of influence. We invite research that advances current findings and knowledge and has the potential for impact.
Topics covered under the definition of health, well-being, and social care include, but are not limited to, mental and physical illnesses, learning and physical disabilities, biosocial research, population health, health inequalities, and the health impacts of climate change, among others. While much research may have roots in one discipline, it is essential to incorporate elements from other disciplines to gain a deeper understanding of pathways or to analyse data. For example, biosocial research explores the mechanisms through which biological, behavioural and social factors influence each other. This research draws on theories, methodologies, and frameworks from various disciplines to produce research that has an impact on healthcare, social systems, and individual behaviour. Research proposals should incorporate an interdisciplinary approach to address the research question.
The current studentship holders cover a range of topics and have incorporated innovative methods such as AI in radiology or art-based participatory methodology to explore traumatic birth experiences. Research proposals should also consider the use of advanced methodologies to address research questions. Doctoral researchers are expected to identify and develop links with relevant organisations or agencies to ensure that their proposed research is applicable, relevant and has potential for impact.
Health Wellbeing and Social Care
SENSS researchers engaged in this theme include:
Lottie Anstee (University of Roehampton)
Dominic Carr (University of Lincoln)
Rosa Celadon (City St George’s, University of London)
Leanne Freeman (Goldsmiths, University of London)
Valeria Khudiakova (City St George’s, University of London)
Raul Lobo (University of Lincoln)
Richard Philpot (University of Essex)
Brent Plant (University of Roehampton)
Molly Scott (University of Essex)
Rachael Stemp (University of East Anglia)
Gemma Walsh (City St George’s, University of London)
Zoe Balaam (University of East Anglia)
Fergus Cafferky (University of Lincoln)
Gina Chan (University of East Anglia)
Alex Dark (Goldsmiths, University of London)
William Dormechele (University of East Anglia)
Sara Dowdye (University of Essex)
Erin Funnell (University of East Anglia)
Kiera Graham (University of East Anglia)
Julien Greggio (City St George’s, University of London)
Sophie Nguyen (University of Lincoln)
Martha Piper (Goldsmiths, University of London)
Shashank Singhal (University of Essex)
Anna Sweeting (University of East Anglia)
Luke Tacconelli (University of Lincoln)
Connor Vermaut (University of Essex)
Jamie-Louise Williams (University of Essex)
Pegah Zeinoddin (University of Roehampton)
SENSS universities engaged in this Theme:
City St George’s, University of London
University of East Anglia
University of Essex
Goldsmiths, University of London
University of Lincoln
Middlesex University
University of Roehampton
Content
Mental illness
Learning disabilities
Physical disabilities/illness
SDGs
GOAL 1: No Poverty
GOAL 2: Zero Hunger
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
GOAL 5: Gender Equality
GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality
ESRC Priorities
Improving health, well-being, and social care
Improving public services
Population and society
Examples of successful projects in this theme:
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Project title: An exploratory study of black mothers' traumatic birth experiences in the UK
University: City St George's, University of London
Primary supervisor: Christine McCourt (Christine.McCourt.1@city.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Marina Daniele (marina.daniele@city.ac.uk)
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Project title: Digital Radiographer Leaders: Exploring leadership roles and competencies for radiographers to lead safe and effective AI digital transformation
University: City St George's, University of London
Primary supervisor: Christina Malamateniou (christina.malamateniou@city.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Amanda Goodall (amanda.goodall.1@city.ac.uk)
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Project title: Experiences of childhood and family for children involved with children's social care in England
University: Goldsmiths, University of London
Primary supervisor: Martin Webb (m.webb@gold.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Claudia Bernard (C.Bernard@gold.ac.uk)
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Project title: Supported Lodgings: the experiences, relationships and needs of young people and hosts.
University: University of East Anglia
Primary supervisor: Jeanette Cossar (Jeanette.Cossar@uea.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Birgit Larsson (B.Larsson@uea.ac.uk)
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Project title: Efficacy and mechanisms of nature-based interventions (NBI)
University: University of Essex
Primary supervisor: Sheina Orbell (sorbell@essex.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Nick Cooper (ncooper@essex.ac.uk)
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Project title: The Effect of PTSD, Dissociation and Interoception on Responses to Touch
University: University of Essex
Primary supervisor: Helge Gillmeister (helge@essex.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Sophia Carbonero (sc20294@essex.ac.uk)
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Project title: A novel neurofeedback protocol to improve sleep, health, and learning
University: University of Lincoln
Primary supervisor: Simon Durrant (sidurrant@lincoln.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Umair Akram (uakram@lincoln.ac.uk)
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Project title: Between well-being benefits and health risks: Exploring human-bird interactions during an avian influenza crisis in the UK
University: University of Lincoln
Primary supervisor: Laetitia Marechal (lmarechal@lincoln.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Simon Clegg (sclegg@lincoln.ac.uk)
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Project title: Developing a culturally informed antenatal participatory music intervention for maternal mental health
University: University of Roehampton
Primary supervisor: Lauren Stewart (lauren.stewart@roehampton.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Katie Rose Sanfilippo (Katie-Rose.Sanfilippo@city.ac.uk)
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Project title: Understanding the role of attachment and family dynamics in child and adolescent-to-parent violence and abuse
University: University of Roehampton
Primary supervisor: Amanda Holt (amanda.holt@roehampton.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Caitlin Knight (caitlin.knight@roehampton.ac.uk)
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Project title: Exploring the Impact of Digital Twinning and Virtual Reality on Claustrophobic Patients, Practitioner Effectiveness, and MRI Radiology Workflows.
University: City St George's University of London
Primary supervisor: Christina Malamateniou (christina.malamateniou@city.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Divya Srivastava (divya.srivastava@city.ac.uk)
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Project title: Exploring cognitive symptoms of menopause, societal awareness, stigmatisation and help seeking among autistic and non-autistic people.
University: Goldsmiths University of London
Primary supervisor: Rebecca Charlton (r.charlton@gold.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Hilary Norman (h.norman@gold.ac.uk)
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Project title: Improving gender equality in our understanding of mental illness: exploring the intersection between autism and gender identity.
University: University of East Anglia
Primary supervisor: Joni Holmes (joni.holmes@uea.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Clare Melvin (C.Melvin@uea.ac.uk)
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Project title: Predictive Analytics and Data Integration: Enhancing Healthcare Delivery in Resource-Limited Settings
University: University of East Anglia
Primary supervisor: Pinar Guven Uslu (p.guven@uea.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Beatriz De La Iglesia (B.Iglesia@uea.ac.uk)
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Project title: Investigating the Neural Bases of Infant Visual Working Memory Deficits and Childhood Executive Dysfunction: Developmental Trajectories of ADHD Risk.
University: University of East Anglia
Primary supervisor: John Spencer (j.spencer@uea.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Joni Holmes (Joni.Holmes@uea.ac.uk)
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Project title: More than food: The role of social supermarkets in reducing inequalities and improving wellbeing for women involved in the criminal justice system
University: University of East Anglia
Primary supervisor: Birgit Larsson (b.larsson@uea.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Sarah Hanson (S.Hanson@uea.ac.uk)
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Project title: Examining the Nature of Communication Between Autistic and Allistic Individuals
University: University of Essex
Primary supervisor: Gethin Hughes (ghughes@essex.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Sara Garib-Penna (sgarib@essex.ac.uk)
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Project title: Sick of being bored: Investigating the link between boredom and health
University: University of Essex
Primary supervisor: Wijnand Van Tilburg (wijnand.vantilburg@essex.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Reinhard Pekrun (rp19684@essex.ac.uk)
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Project title: Rumination, Sleep, and the Brain: A Neurophysiological Investigation
University: University of Lincoln
Primary supervisor: Simon Durrant (SiDurrant@lincoln.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Hong-Viet Ngo-Dehning (h.v.ngo-dehning@essex.ac.uk)
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Project title: Hybrid AI-Powered Chatbot for Adolescent Mental Health: A Data-Driven Approach in Digital Health
University: University of Roehampton
Primary supervisor: Laura Vowels (laura.vowels@roehampton.ac.uk)
Secondary supervisor: Cecilia Essau (c.essau@roehampton.ac.uk)