Ruth Westerby

Ruth Westerby is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Keele University with 20 years of experience in health sciences education, specializing in Public Health, Nursing Theory, and Cardiovascular Disease prevention. She supports Continuing Professional Development (Nursing) and Pre-Registration Undergraduate/Postgraduate courses, with a focus on Research Methodology and End of Life Care.

• Teaching: Public Health, Nursing Theory, Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
• Clinical Expertise: Coronary Care, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Dementia Care
• Leadership: Course Leader for PGCertEd in Health Studies/Nursing

Ruth’s research focuses on improving cardiovascular disease prevention in primary care, health promotion strategies, and dementia management. Her work bridges clinical practice and education, emphasizing multidisciplinary learning and workforce development.

She has supervised undergraduate and master’s dissertations for two decades and holds a Senior Fellow qualification with the Higher Education Academy, demonstrating excellence in academic practice. Her publications include evaluations of CVD screening programs, training frameworks, and clinical guidance for primary care professionals.