Llinos Haf Spencer

Dr Llinos Haf Spencer is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Welsh Institute of Health and Social Care (WIHSC). She holds a Psychology degree (1995) and PhD (2000) from the University of Liverpool. Her roles include evaluating the Regional Integrated Fund under Prof. Mark Llewellyn and leading public engagement for the Welsh School of Social Prescribing Research (WSSPR). She works part-time at the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI), Monday-Wednesday.

Research Interests:

• Health and well-being of people in Wales
• Systematic reviews and cost-benefit analysis of healthcare interventions
• Domestic violence prevention, child welfare, and long-term health impacts of post-viral conditions
• Social prescribing workforce development and training needs

Key Research Trends:

• Focus on Wales-specific healthcare challenges and policy evaluation
• Interdisciplinary collaborations in public health, social care, and policy analysis
• Systematic reviews dominate methodological approaches

Grants & Collaborations:

• Regional Integrated Fund evaluation project
• WIHSC and WSSPR initiatives
• International collaborations through RCSI affiliation

Labs/Teams: Active in the Health, Care and Wellbeing Research and Innovation Group at University of South Wales.