I am putting together a research group to network and collaborate with other academic researchers interested in loneliness in the perinatal period. The first meeting will be online on October 5th 2023. The aim is to bring together researchers, including those working at Universities and other research orientated organisations, to collaborate on research that helps Read more

What is the study about? The University of York is carrying out research to develop ways to prevent and/or reduce loneliness experienced by parents (mums, dads, birthing, non-birthing individuals) during pregnancy and the first year following birth, called the perinatal period. I am hoping to speak to LGBT+ parents to capture a more diverse range Read more

I am so excited to share that we opened recruitment just last week and we have already signed up 14 people to take part in interviews and focus groups. The first focus groups will be run with parents who have walked with Blaze Trails parent and baby walking groups in Manchester and Sheffield. I am Read more

The York Open Research Awards provide an opportunity to highlight projects a which engage with, reflect upon or advocate for open research practices and principles. Entrants were invited to submit a brief case study reflecting upon how open research practices and principles are embedded in the work, and any benefits or challenges encountered or dealt with along Read more

Following ethical approval being granted to the study, the first fieldwork is planned for 30th May and will be an asset-mapping activity in a community in Sheffield. We will be running two events in Manchester and Sheffield to map the support, infrastructure and public spaces available for parents of school-aged or younger children. I look Read more