Hazel Ridgers

Hazel Ridgers is a Senior Lecturer in Health and Social Care at the School of Education, Sport and Health, University of Brighton. She brings extensive expertise in HIV, sexual health, clinical research, and clinical education to her academic and teaching roles.

Research Interests: Hazel's work is deeply rooted in public health, with a focus on infectious diseases, particularly HIV, sexual and reproductive health, and improving healthcare delivery through work-based projects. Her scholarship emphasizes practical, real-world applications in health and social care settings.

Publication Trends: Her recent publications span clinical education topics such as aseptic technique and hand decontamination, alongside critical public health issues like advance care planning during the COVID-19 pandemic and caring for aging HIV-positive populations. These works reflect a consistent commitment to enhancing nursing practice, patient safety, and equitable care.

Knowledge Exchange: Hazel actively contributes to the academic community as a regular reviewer for Nursing Management and Primary Health Care journals.

Teaching Approach: She leads a work-based project module that empowers students to implement and evaluate improvement initiatives in real healthcare environments, using case studies, stakeholder collaboration, and reflective practice to deepen learning and professional development.