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Dr Phillip Whitehead is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of York, affiliated with the School for Business and Society and the Department of Social Policy and Social Work. He holds a PhD and has extensive experience as an occupational therapist, working in community neurological services, older adults' care, and social care provision. His research focuses on applied social care methodologies, particularly evaluating interventions for older adults, including major adaptations to bathing facilities, homecare reviews, and reablement services. He has completed two NIHR fellowships, specializing in clinical trials, systematic reviews, and qualitative research.
His work emphasizes mixed-methods approaches, addressing challenges in adult social care and healthcare governance. Recent studies explore risk management in care decisions, the impact of homecare policies, and orthotic interventions post-stroke. Publications span journals like Trials, Sociology of Health and Illness, and British Journal of Occupational Therapy.
Dr Whitehead collaborates on projects funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and engages with local authorities to improve social care practices. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his contributions to policy-relevant research are notable. He currently has no listed advisees but actively participates in interdisciplinary teams and research networks.
