Dr. Alison Doherty, NIHR ARC NWC sub-Theme Manager and Research Fellow within the Health Technology Assessment Group, University of Lancashire, supporting the development and delivery of ARC NWC research to reduce health inequalities and improve health & wellbeing. Alison’s research activities include evidence synthesis, particularly systematic reviews, and co-producing qualitative research with vulnerable communities. Her experience includes health services research into issues such as polypharmacy and deprescribing for patients with multimorbidities, child and adolescent mental health services, access to primary healthcare for people with learning disabilities and or autism, and psychological support interventions for those exposed to mass outbreaks such as influenza pandemics. Her previous public sector experience has included developing and implementing various local authority and partnership strategies, plans and programmes in public health, health promotion, community cohesion and community safety.
