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Lydia Shrimpton is a Researcher at Northumbria University working on projects exploring mental wellbeing, substance use, exploitation, domestic violence, and stigma. Her research focuses on vulnerable populations and the social determinants of health within criminal justice and drug treatment contexts.
Shrimpton's research demonstrates deep expertise in culturally sensitive approaches to health services, particularly for marginalized communities. Her work consistently examines how cultural identity, systemic barriers, and social support systems intersect to impact health outcomes, with special attention to British South Asian and Muslim communities.
Her recent publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory examining stigma reduction and culturally competent care across multiple domains - from addiction treatment services to school nutrition policies. The publications show strong interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers in public health, social work, and community psychology.
Shrimpton collaborates extensively with researchers including Zeb Sattar, Will McGovern, and Jessica Cavener. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in community settings, particularly through projects involving lived experience perspectives and creative approaches to recovery narratives.
