Caroline Elliot

Caroline Elliot is a Lecturer in Psychology at the Department of Animal and Agriculture, Hartpury College, and an Associate Lecturer at the University of the West of England (UWE). She holds a BSc in Psychology from UWE (2020) and a BA in Archaeology from the University of Reading (1996). Her research focuses on the intersection of arts, nature, and healthcare, particularly evaluating social prescribing and arts-based interventions for wellbeing. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary projects and conferences.

Educational Background:

• BSc Psychology, University of the West of England (2020)
• BA Archaeology, University of Reading (1996)

Research Interests:
Caroline explores how arts and nature-based programs impact health outcomes. Her work integrates qualitative methods to assess processes of change in healthcare settings, advocating for interdisciplinary approaches to public health. She emphasizes collaborative projects between academic, NHS, and community organizations to enhance wellbeing through creative and environmental interventions.

Recent Projects:
She co-authored evaluations for the Social Prescribing Thriving Communities Fund (2021) and North Bristol NHS Trust (2023), focusing on nature-based and arts referral programs. Her publications highlight evidence-based practices in the health humanities.

Professional Activities:
She co-organized the International Society of Anthrozoology Conference 2024 as a member of the programme committee, showcasing her commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research in human-animal studies and healthcare.

Labs/Teams:
Collaborates with NHS trusts and creative organizations like creativeshift CIC on applied health initiatives.