Helen Ellis-Caird

Helen Ellis-Caird is a Clinical Professor at the University of Hertfordshire, affiliated with the Centre for Research in Psychology and Sports within the Department of Psychology, Sport and Geography. She holds roles in teaching, research supervision, and clinical psychology training. Her primary affiliations include the University's DClinPsy programme, Canterbury Christ Church University, and Leicester University for invited lectures on ethics and grounded theory.

Her research focuses on three core areas: (1) improving healthcare quality for marginalized groups with chronic illnesses like HIV and sickle cell disease, (2) ethical decision-making in clinical psychology, and (3) systemic challenges faced by individuals with intellectual disabilities. Notable projects include the Transforming Care Programme and the Psycho-Haematology Research Unit.

Her recent articles emphasize patient-reported experiences in hemodialysis, family perspectives on hospitalization for severe learning disabilities, and frameworks for addressing health inequalities. Teaching responsibilities include designing research modules, supervising doctoral students, and examining DClinPsy theses.

Her work bridges clinical practice and academia, with collaborative grants on healthcare access and transition support for vulnerable populations.