About
Dr Sue Bellass is a researcher affiliated with Newcastle University, focusing on healthcare quality, chronic disease management, and mental health disparities within marginalized populations, particularly those in prison systems. Her work spans longitudinal studies, qualitative analyses, and policy evaluations.
- Key collaborations with Professor Miles Witham and Professor Thomas Scharf
- Active in prison healthcare research and multimorbidity studies
- Contributor to evidence-based policy development for incarcerated populations
Her research explores intersections between severe mental illness (SMI), long-term conditions like diabetes, and systemic healthcare barriers. Recent projects include the ADMISSION collaborative (2025) and studies on prison primary care quality (2023-2024). She employs mixed-methods and scoping reviews to analyze organizational influences on care delivery.
Publications highlight her expertise in health economics, self-management strategies, and pandemic impacts on prison healthcare. She has contributed to frameworks for integrating prison and community primary care services through editorial and policy work.
