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George Peat is a Lecturer at Northumbria University, contributing primarily to the BSc Health and Social Care Programme. He holds a PhD in Health and Social Research (2021), an MRes in Psychology (2016), and a BSc in Psychology (2015). His research focuses on palliative care, particularly for young adults with complex conditions, and emphasizes co-production methods and qualitative methodologies. He has led projects on pediatric palliative care, financial impacts of end-of-life care, and neuromuscular disorders. Peat received an NIHR Career Development Award from the School for Social Care Research and is active in collaborative networks like the UK Collaborative Paediatric Palliative Care Research Network. His work aims to improve healthcare delivery through interdisciplinary and patient-centered approaches.
Education:
- PhD in Health and Social Research, Northumbria University (2021)
- MRes in Psychology, Northumbria University (2016)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology, Northumbria University (2015)
Research Interests: Palliative care, co-production in healthcare, qualitative research methods, pediatric care, neuromuscular conditions, and healthcare policy. His recent projects explore financial burdens on families, prescribing practices in palliative care, and transitioning to adulthood with chronic illnesses.
Awards:
- National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Career Development Award (School for Social Care Research)
Grants/Projects: Involved in the UK Collaborative Paediatric Palliative Care Research Network and studies on deprescribing in frail elderly populations. His work often addresses systemic gaps in healthcare delivery and patient autonomy.
