Alex Kaley

Alex Kaley is a Lecturer in Sociology at the University of East Anglia (UEA), joining in 2024. She has previously worked at the University of Essex and Lancaster University. Her research bridges sociology and public health, focusing on medical sociology, disability studies, and reproductive justice.

• Current roles: Lecturer in Sociology
• Institutional affiliations: UEA, University of Essex, Lancaster University

Her work addresses health and social inequalities experienced by disabled people, using creative and participatory methodologies. Key projects include:

• NIHR-funded "Let's talk about sex, periods and having babies" (2025-2026): reproductive injustice in learning disabilities
• NIHR-funded "Show me where and how you belong" (2024-2026): intersectional approach to health equity

Research outputs (22 total) demonstrate consistent focus on disability-gender intersections, mental health, and global health contexts (Malawi, UK). She teaches modules on:

• Social research methods
• Health policy
• Social justice frameworks