Rachel Erskine

Rachel Erskine is a Lecturer at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), specializing in Infection Prevention & Control. She is affiliated with the UHI Inverness Energy Innovation Team and holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology from OUVS/UHI.

• Education
  • PhD, Depressive Symptoms in Ischaemic Heart Disease in the Western Isles of Scotland (2005), OUVS/UHI
  • Bachelor of Nursing, Nurses's Knowledge of Analgesic Side Effects (1995), De Montfort University

Her research focuses on the epidemiology of common mental disorders in remote and rural Scottish communities, with emphasis on social inclusion/exclusion and health inequalities. She has investigated topics such as depressive symptoms in cardiac patients, recruitment challenges in rural healthcare, and wellbeing interventions in primary schools.

Rachel's recent work includes a 2015 publication addressing mental health support frameworks for online students at distributed universities. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and education equity.

• External Roles
  • Senior Specialist Lead in Education and Training, NHS Education for Scotland (since 2024)