Michael Clark

Michael Clark is an Associate Professorial Research Fellow at the Care Policy and Evaluation Centre (CPEC) within the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). His work focuses on mental health, public involvement in research, and social care, with a particular emphasis on homelessness and integrated care models. He previously served as Research Programme Manager for the NIHR School for Social Care Research and currently acts as Managing Editor of the Journal of Long-term Care.

His research explores the intersections of research, policy, and practice, particularly in addressing challenges faced by marginalized populations. Key topics include cost-effectiveness of hospital discharge services for homeless patients, ethics in collaborative healthcare research, and the implementation of strengths-based approaches in social care. His contributions bridge gaps between academic research and real-world policy applications.

Clark’s recent work emphasizes relational understandings in care delivery and the structural barriers affecting access to healthcare for vulnerable groups. He has led studies on homelessness support integration, mental health service reforms, and palliative care equity. Despite no explicitly listed student advisees or grants, his publications reflect extensive collaboration across academic and policy arenas.

His research centre, CPEC, serves as a hub for evaluating care policies and long-term health strategies, reinforcing LSE’s role in shaping evidence-based social and healthcare systems.