Biography
Dr Simone Helleren has worked across the voluntary and statutory sectors with diverse groups focusing on ‘involvement and participation’ frequently using theatre methods for over 20 years. She was awarded an ESRC studentship to complete an MA in Social Research and a PhD at the University of Birmingham (2014-2021). Her thesis explores engagement with help with young people experiencing homelessness, their support workers and other significant people in the young people’s lives. A qualitative methods geek, Simone has used approaches including: Grounded Theory, Visual and creative methods, and Q Methodology.
Research
Social Responses to Stigma
Social Responses to Stigma is exploring new ways of trying to tackle stigma as it relates to homelessness.
Health Inequalities, Societies and Systems
The Health Inequalities, Societies and Systems Group brings together interdisciplinary researchers and multi-sectoral partners to examine health inequalities through a systems approach. We investigate the systemic and intersecting drivers of inequity over the life course, including racism, gender inequality, crime, precarious livelihoods and environmental pollution, and draw on implementation research to address these inequalities in real-world settings.
Research
Social Responses to Stigma
Social Responses to Stigma is exploring new ways of trying to tackle stigma as it relates to homelessness.
Health Inequalities, Societies and Systems
The Health Inequalities, Societies and Systems Group brings together interdisciplinary researchers and multi-sectoral partners to examine health inequalities through a systems approach. We investigate the systemic and intersecting drivers of inequity over the life course, including racism, gender inequality, crime, precarious livelihoods and environmental pollution, and draw on implementation research to address these inequalities in real-world settings.