About
Rob Allison is a Senior Lecturer in Mental Health at the Department of Health Sciences, University of York, where he has worked since 2008. A qualified mental health nurse trained in Newcastle, he brings extensive clinical experience with psychosis and voice hearing to his academic role, focusing on transforming mental health services through patient-centered approaches and reducing coercive practices.
His qualifications include:
- Royal Marsden Nursing (RMN) certification
- MSc
- PGCAP (Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice)
- Registered NMC teacher
- PhD investigating voice hearing experiences
Allison's research centers on alternative mental health approaches, with core emphases on:
- Coercion and power imbalances in treatment settings
- Understanding voice hearing through theoretical frameworks like Tripartite Relationship Theory
- Patient-centered medication management strategies
- Enhancing therapeutic relationships via shared decision making
His recent publications (2021-2025) reveal a concentrated exploration of voice hearing, yielding practical tools like Voice Mapping and creative therapeutic approaches. This body of work consistently challenges traditional power structures while prioritizing service user autonomy and recovery-oriented practice.
No scientific awards were documented in the source material.
As an educator, Allison teaches undergraduate nursing modules and serves on key departmental committees including the Undergraduate Programmes Board and Board of Examiners. He also acts as External Examiner for Mental Health Nursing at the University of Central Lancashire, demonstrating significant contribution to nursing education standards. While specific grant funding isn't detailed, his collaborative projects with service users indicate active engagement in service improvement initiatives.
He co-founded the 'Thinking about Medication' group to support medication management autonomy and convenes York-based mental health conferences. His external activities include Nursing and Midwifery Council membership and steering group leadership, reflecting commitment to professional development and lived-experience involvement in mental health care transformation.
