Kath Williamson

Dr. Kath Williamson is a Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow's School of Health & Wellbeing, combining clinical nursing expertise with research in obesity care and community health. She holds an NMAHP (Nurse, Midwife, Allied Health Professional) background and is the first such professional to receive a CSO Early Postdoctoral Fellowship, focusing on weight management access for housebound individuals with obesity. Her role includes advancing equitable obesity care through collaboration with healthcare providers and families.

• Education:
• BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies, University of Edinburgh (1995)
• BSc Community Health Nursing (District Nursing), Queen Margaret University (1999)
• MSc Weight Management, University of Chester (2015)
• PhD (part-time), University of Glasgow (2023)

Research Interests: Dr. Williamson focuses on underserved populations in community health and social care, particularly those with severe obesity. Her work addresses access to services, stigma, manual handling challenges, and data linkage for obesity care. She emphasizes equitable service development and non-medical community service optimization.

Publications Trends: Her articles highlight challenges in obesity care documentation, anthropometric measurement barriers, and healthcare system utilization patterns. Recent work underscores the need for personalized, collaborative approaches in general practice and qualitative insights into patient experiences.

• Awards:
• 2024: Runner-Up, Best Thesis Award (EASO)
• 2025-2028: CSO Early Postdoctoral Fellowship
• 2016-2019: NRS Career Research Fellowship

Advising & Grants: As a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Bariatric Care, she advises on manual handling and tissue viability. Her fellowships fund research bridging clinical and academic roles, with a focus on data governance and policy advocacy.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates within Health and Social Care partnerships and the UK Coalition for People Living with Obesity, contributing to clinical academic initiatives.