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Professor Sharron Hinchliff is a Professor of Psychology and Health at the University of Sheffield's School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery, where she leads the ageing, gender, and sexual health/sexual well-being research programme. With over 20 years of experience in this field, she serves as Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and is a committee member of the Sheffield Sexual Health Network. Her interdisciplinary work bridges psychology, healthcare, and social policy to address inequalities and discrimination in healthcare settings.
Dr. Hinchliff holds a PhD and BSc (Hons) in Psychology. Her research focuses on ageing, gender, sexual/reproductive health, and the psychology of health and healthcare, with methodological expertise in qualitative research involving vulnerable groups and sensitive topics. She has developed innovative resources including the Age of Love project with artist Pete McKee, which uses art to raise awareness about older adults' intimate relationships, and the co-edited book Addressing the Sexual Rights of Older People: Theory, Policy and Practice. She also designed the UK's first public health website agesexandyou.com, providing reliable sexual health information for people aged 50+.
Her extensive publication record shows consistent focus on sexual health in later life, with recent work examining barriers to sexual healthcare for older LGBTQIA+ adults, dementia services for LGBT caregivers, and the impact of societal stigmas on older adults' sexual wellbeing. Her research employs qualitative methodologies to explore sensitive topics in ageing populations across multiple countries, demonstrating strong international collaboration.
- Nominated in the Sexual Health Awards 2021 as micro-influencer
- Developed the Sexual Rights Charter for Older Adults in partnership with Age-friendly Sheffield
- Created the Age, Sex and You website, the UK's first public health resource for older adults' sexual health
Professor Hinchliff leads a large portfolio of Public Engagement and Knowledge Exchange projects on the sexual rights of older adults. She serves as a peer reviewer for multiple funding bodies and international journals and holds professional recognition as an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her work has significant policy implications for improving healthcare provision and addressing discrimination against older adults in sexual health contexts.
