Amy Rathbone

Amy Rathbone is a Senior Research Associate at the University of East Anglia's School of Health Sciences and a member of the Mental Health and Social Care research group, focusing on evidence-based interventions for dementia and mental health support systems.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Social Science from the University of Bolton (awarded June 29, 2021)
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BSc Hons) from the University of Bolton (awarded July 15, 2016)

Rathbone's research integrates psychology, social science, and public health to optimize social prescribing models for dementia care. She specializes in systematic reviews of complex interventions targeting carers and people living with dementia, addressing critical gaps in UK community support frameworks through interdisciplinary methodologies.

Her 2025 publications reveal a strong trend toward policy-driven, community-integrated solutions for dementia care, emphasizing scalable social prescribing systems and UK-specific health service adaptations to enhance caregiver and patient outcomes.

As part of the Mental Health and Social Care group and SPLENDID Collaboration, Rathbone actively contributes to translational research projects developing innovative care pathways for vulnerable populations within the UK's social care infrastructure.