Jill Thompson

Dr. Jill Thompson is a Senior Lecturer in Global Health and Wellbeing and Director of Research for the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Sheffield. She holds a BSc (Hons), MA, and PhD, with expertise in qualitative evaluation methodologies and child/young adult health research across national and global contexts.

Education:

• BSc (Hons)
• MA
• PhD

Research Focus: Dr. Thompson's work centers on two pillars: advancing qualitative methodologies (particularly realist and process evaluations) and improving health outcomes for children/young people. Her research spans mental health interventions, migrant health, disaster resilience, social prescribing for loneliness, and health system accessibility. She employs participatory approaches to ensure research relevance and actionable outcomes.

Publication Trends: Her recent articles demonstrate a strong focus on vulnerable populations, including children in disasters, migrant mental health, and pandemic impacts. Methodologically, she emphasizes realist evaluations, scoping reviews, and qualitative analyses of health service delivery. Recurring themes include equity, stakeholder engagement, and cross-cultural health adaptations.

Professional Leadership:

• Co-leads the co-production theme for South Yorkshire Children and Young People’s Health Research Network (SCYPHeR)
• Co-directs the Child of the North N8 Research Partnership
• Board member of the African Children and Youth Migration Research Network

Teaching: Courses include Global Health, Health Promotion, Research Methods, and Dissertation supervision.