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Research interests
My research interests scan the life course of people with learning disabilities and people with mental health issues, from early transitions to death and bereavement. The primary focus of my research has been to further advance the social inclusion of vulnerable adults through social networks and social support. As a qualified Barrister, I am also interested in legal issues in relation to vulnerable groups.
Other responsibilities
- Director, School of Health Studies, University of Western Ontario, Canada
- Academic Reviewer for NIHR SSCR & RfPB grant applications
- Editorial Board Member of several National and International Journals
Teaching interests
- Social Policy
- Research Ethics
- Disability (including Learning Disability)
- Stigma
- Quality of Life
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
MA in Higher Education (with Distinction)
LLB (Hons), Bachelor of Laws
Bar Professional Training Course
PhD, Doctor of Philosophy, Resettlement from Psychiatric Hospital to Community Residence
BScEcon (Hons) American Studies & Sociology
External positions
Honorary Professor, University of Kent
Senior Fellow of National Institute of Health Research School for Social Care
CBF/MENCAP Legal Panal member
Fellow of Higher Education Academy
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Projects
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Conflict and peace-building in the MENA region: is social protection the missing link?
Jawad, R. (PI), Aslam, W. (CoI), Devine, J. (CoI), Forrester-Jones, R. (CoI), Kivimaki, T. (CoI) & Walton, O. (CoI)
Arts and Humanities Research Council
1/04/20 → 31/03/25
Project: Research council
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Love and romance: Supporting people with mental health problems develop fulfilling romantic relationships
Forrester-Jones, R. (PI) & Dixon, J. (CoI)
National Institute for Health Research
1/07/19 → 30/11/19
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Transitiond into Old Age: Support for People with Learning Disabilities and their Carers
Forrester-Jones, R. (PI)
17/10/18 → 30/11/19
Project: UK charity
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Becoming Less Eligible? Intellectual Disability Services in the Age of Austerity
Forrester-Jones, R. (PI)
National Institute for Health Research
3/09/18 → 31/03/19
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Living policy Labs: A case study of collaborative dialogue about social protection to alleviate grievances and facilitate peaceful outcomes in Egypt
Forrester-Jones, R., Jawad, R., Zaki, C. & Ismail, G., 31 Jan 2025, In: World Development. 185, 106790.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The dynamic effects of becoming disabled on work, wages and wellbeing in the UK from 1991 to 2018
Dickson, M., Skinner, T. & Forrester-Jones, R., 23 Oct 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Social Policy. 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Clothes, Sensory Experiences and Autism: Is Wearing the Right Fabric Important?
Kyriacou, C., Forrester-Jones, R. & Triantafyllopoulou, P., 30 Apr 2023, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 53, p. 1495–1508Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring Romantic Need As Part of Mental Health Social Care Practice
Dixon, J., Forrester-Jones, R. & Jaynes, B., 28 Jun 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Accessible Funerals and People with Intellectual Disability
Forrester-Jones, R., McCallion, P., McCallion, M., Stancliffe, R. & Wiese, M., 31 Dec 2022, End of Life and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability: Contemporary issues, challenges, experiences and practice . Standcliffe, R., Wiese, M. Y., McCallion, P. & McCarron, M. (eds.). Palgrave MacmillanResearch output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter