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Amelia Pearson is a Research Fellow and Research Assistant in the Social Care and Society research group at the University of Manchester’s Nursing & Midwifery school. Her work focuses on healthcare workforce well-being, moral injury in social work, and pandemic impact analysis. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Mental Health (2024–present), funded by the NIHR, examining moral injury among social workers to inform support strategies.
Education:
- BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Sheffield (2015–2018, First Class)
- MRes Health and Social Care, University of Manchester (2022–2023, Distinction)
- PGA Mixed Methods for Health Research, University of Warwick (2023, Distinction)
Research Interests: Qualitative exploration of social care workforce resilience, moral injury mechanisms, and the psychological impact of crises like the pandemic. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to mental health and social equity.
Key Projects:
- SECURE Study (2021–2023): Investigated pandemic effects on social care staff.
- Social Care and Society (ongoing): Examines mental health challenges in third-sector organizations.
Awards:
- NIHR Doctoral Research Fellowship (2024–2026)
- NIHR Pre-doctoral Research Fellowship (2021–2023)
Her research bridges academic analysis and practical intervention, with contributions to caregiver support programs like Empower-Autism.
