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Dr. Samantha Phippard is a Research Fellow at the Department of Public Health and Primary Care (PHPC), University of Cambridge, affiliated with The Primary Care Unit (PCU). Her work focuses on mental health interventions for vulnerable children in acute social care need and innovative participatory research methodologies.
Education:
- Doctorate in Education, Winchester University (thesis: creative participatory methods for engaging children in research)
Research Interests: Dr. Phippard specializes in child mental health interventions for looked-after children, employing creative participatory methods to involve children directly in research processes. Her work integrates social work practice with academic rigor, emphasizing early help initiatives and multidisciplinary team leadership in child welfare systems. She bridges clinical social work experience with public health research to develop trauma-informed support frameworks.
Scientific Awards:
- NIHR Pre-doctoral Fellowship
Professional Background: As a qualified Social Worker and Play Therapist with UK and international experience, Dr. Phippard has served as a Local Authority Manager overseeing multidisciplinary teams. Her career spans service development, project management in child protection systems, and leadership of early intervention programs for vulnerable youth.
