Heather Chapman
PhD Student
School of Health and Wellbeing
Research Degree Students
email: chah1_20@uni.worc.ac.uk
Heather is a dedicated advocate with a profound commitment to improving the lives of mobility-impaired individuals through nutrition. Having lived experience with mobility challenges, she brings a unique and compassionate perspective to her work. Heather's personal journey has shaped her passion for exploring the intersection of health, nutrition, and disability.
For her PhD, Heather is conducting a mixed-methods research study that aims to explore the nutritional advice or guidance received by the mobility-impaired during their transition to wheelchair use. Through her study, she hopes to identify gaps in knowledge and support and to contribute valuable insights that can lead to healthier living outcomes for this underserved population.
Her Director of Studies is Dr Allain Bueno
Her Supervisors are Dr Stacey Jones and Dr Emma Richardson
Qualifications
Level 4 Certified Nutrition Diploma, Association for Nutrition (AfN)- 2020
Level 4 & 5 Diet Health and Nutrition, Oxford Learning College- 2020
Level 6 Access course to MSc, 果冻传媒 of Worcester- 2020
MSc Nutritional Therapy, 果冻传媒 of Worcester - 2022
Publications and Conference Attendance
Spotlight in Research Magazine- Pg 16 /documents/research-magazine-july-2024.pdf
Ignite slot at the 2024 Postgraduate Research Student Conference, 果冻传媒 of Worcester
Presentation Slot at the 2025 Postgraduate Research Student Conference, 果冻传媒 of Worcester