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Hazel Morbey is an Honorary Researcher at Lancaster University's Faculty of Health and Medicine (FHM), Department of Health Research. Her work focuses on care for older people, public involvement in research, and qualitative methodologies. She has extensive experience in national and multi-institutional studies involving vulnerable groups, including elder abuse, dementia care, and disaster survivors.
Her research portfolio includes projects funded by ESRC/NIHR, EU, Age UK, and others, addressing topics like palliative care in long-term facilities, older carer support, and integrated healthcare systems. She maintains professional registration with Social Work England, with prior roles in mental health nursing and social work.
Key areas of investigation include creative participatory approaches, end-of-life care, and gendered care relations. Active projects include the NEIGHBOURHOODS AND DEMENTIA Programme and participatory arts research in health. Her work emphasizes ethical engagement with sensitive topics and marginalized populations.
Recent publications (2023) highlight outcomes for dementia patients, NHS dementia training efficacy, and large-scale epidemiological analyses of emergency admissions. Morbey collaborates with national and international organizations to advance equitable healthcare practices for older adults.
