Rhian Lloyd

Rhian Lloyd is a Lecturer in Social Work at the School of Health Sciences, with a former affiliation to the School of History, Law and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on caregiving, identity construction, and the intersection of social work with healthcare systems.

Her 2025 publication in Gwerddon investigates unpaid caregivers' identity models through qualitative analysis of their needs and lived experiences. This work aligns with broader themes of caregiver support systems, needs-based approaches, and therapeutic care practices.

Her doctoral thesis (2024) explores the lived experiences of caregivers in North Wales, examining how caregiving activities impact personal identity and informal care systems.