Beth Herring

Beth Herring is a Research Fellow in the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). Her work focuses on the psychosocial impact of appearance-altering health conditions, particularly craniofacial conditions and breast cancer in men. She holds a PhD, an MSc in Health Psychology (Distinction), and dual bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and French/Social Policy.

• Education:
  • PhD
  • MSc Health Psychology (Distinction)
  • BSc Psychology (First Class Honors)
  • BA Hons French and Social Policy (2:1)

Her research interests include:

• Psychosocial support needs for patients and caregivers
• Healthcare professionals' perspectives on rare conditions
• Qualitative methodologies for understanding sensitive health topics

Recent work explores surgical decision-making in craniofacial microsomia and caregiver experiences in men's breast cancer. She has published in journals like Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery and Supportive Care in Cancer.

Her research highlights the importance of addressing emotional and social dimensions of health conditions through collaborative caregiver-patient approaches.