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Sarah Shaw is a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at the School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy, Keele University. She joined in 2023, bringing expertise from her previous role at the University of Derby (2016–2023) and extensive clinical experience in psychiatric healthcare (NHS and private sectors).
- BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
- MSc in Health and Social Care (University of Nottingham, specializing in recovery and social inclusion)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (2017)
Research Interests: Mental health, qualitative/creative research methodologies, recovery paradigms, co-production, and citizenship. Her work investigates occupational identity in eating disorder recovery and family roles in dementia care.
Publications: Focus on qualitative studies in mental health and dementia, emphasizing patient and family perspectives. Key themes include recovery, therapeutic use of self, and social inclusion.
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Teaching: Specializes in communication skills, group work, and therapeutic approaches to mental health across BSc and MSc Occupational Therapy programs. Actively contributes to professional guidelines via the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Approved Clinician Reference Group.
