Chris Hatton

Professor Chris Hatton is a Professor of Social Care at Manchester Metropolitan University's Department of Social Care and Social Work, Faculty of Health and Education. He holds an NIHR Senior Investigator Award and has over 35 years of research experience focused on people with learning disabilities. His work examines inequalities, policy impacts, and knowledge mobilization strategies for social change.

Research interests include:

• Quality and costs of social care services
• COVID-19 impacts on vulnerable populations
• Psychological therapies accessibility
• Health and socioeconomic disparities

Publications demonstrate consistent focus on mental health interventions, pandemic impacts on vulnerable groups, and healthcare accessibility. Recent articles explore therapeutic efficacy, caregiver wellbeing, and systemic barriers in disability care.

Scientific awards:

• NIHR Senior Investigator Award

Current projects involve evaluating social care services, tracking COVID-19 impacts, and investigating health inequalities. Collaborations include Public Health England's Learning Disabilities Observatory (2013-2019).