Kate Morton

Kate Morton is a Research Fellow in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York. She plays a pivotal role in the Best Start program of the Yorkshire and Humber Applied Research Collaboration, focusing on mental and physical health interventions for parents and families. Her work spans nature-based therapies, infant mental health, and healthcare logic models.

• Coordinates the Best Start Shaping Family Wellbeing group (23 parents/caregivers in Hull)
• Collaborates with partners from the Bradford Institute for Health, University of Huddersfield, NHS trusts, and community organizations

Her research emphasizes inclusive patient and public involvement, creative co-production methods, and reducing health inequalities. She specializes in qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to intervention development and implementation. Recent publications highlight her work in asthma decision support systems, cancer recovery interventions, and genetic cancer risk PtDAs.

Kate is a registered Health Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. Her supervision interests include self-management interventions for long-term conditions and behavior change, particularly through qualitative/mixed-methods research.