Catrin Hedd Jones

Catrin Hedd Jones is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Worcester. Her work focuses on supporting individuals through significant life changes, particularly in the context of parenting and aging/dementia care.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (2013), Bangor University
• Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology (2009), Open University
• MSc in Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare (2014), University of Edinburgh
• BSc Honours in Animal Management (1994), University of Wales, Bangor

Her research bridges psychological development with wellbeing across lifespan transitions, informed by direct collaboration with older adults and people living with dementia. She contributes to postgraduate dementia education programs at the Association for Dementia Studies.

In her academic roles, she combines teaching, research, and practical application of psychological principles to real-world challenges.