Leah Quinlivan

Dr. Leah Quinlivan is a Chartered Psychologist and Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, leading self-harm research at the NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration. Her work focuses on improving risk assessment protocols, psychosocial interventions, and patient safety in mental health services. She serves as risk assessment lead for NHS England's Culture of Care Programme.

Research interests include:

• Accuracy of risk assessment scales
• Access to psychological therapies
• Patient involvement in service design

Awards recognize her work in public engagement and inclusive research practices.