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Dr. Lauren Fulton is a Researcher in the Department of Mental Health and Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow's School of Health and Wellbeing. Her work focuses on improving health and wellbeing outcomes for people with learning disabilities, particularly through initiatives like increasing cancer screening uptake. She completed her PhD in the School of Health and Wellbeing, with a thesis exploring asset-based approaches and social inclusion during and before the pandemic.
Education:
- PhD in the School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
- MA in Geography
- BSc in Geography
Research Interests:
Lauren’s research emphasizes qualitative methods to study social inclusion, belonging, and health equity for marginalized groups. Her work addresses barriers to healthcare access, particularly for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and evaluates interventions like behavioral activation for depression treatment. She advocates for asset-based approaches that center the voices and experiences of people with learning disabilities in research and policy.
Grants & Projects:
- 2023–2025: A Scotland-Australia collaboration to improve access to cancer screening among people with intellectual disabilities, funded by The Royal Society of Edinburgh.
