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Biography
Amy has a professional background in mental health nursing, specialising in children and young people. She is programme lead for Level 4 Mental Health Nursing and a strong advocate for equality in teaching and learning.
Amy completed her Ph.D. studies ‘They haven’t ever discussed my feelings. I wish they would’: How Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy (OBPP) affects mental wellbeing in children: A Mixed-Methods Approach under the supervision of Professor Toby Brandon at Northumbria University.
Education/Academic qualification
Academic Studies in Education, PCAPL
Award Date: 30 May 2025
Nursing Related Studies, MSc
31 Mar 2015 → 31 Mar 2017
Award Date: 31 Mar 2017
Other Social Studies, BSc (Hons)
Award Date: 30 Jul 2014
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion keywords
- Neuroinclusion
- Reduced Inequalities
- Disability Equality
- Gender Equality
- LGBT+ Equality
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):
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SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Evaluating the Impact of a Pilot Social Prescribing Service for the Armed Forces Community
Schoultz, M., Boul, L., Senior, E., Swift, A. & Kiernan, M. D., 24 Feb 2026, In: Primary Health Care Research and Development. 27, 9 p., e25.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the inter-professional experiences of student nurses and midwives to facilitate better outcomes for mothers with a learning disability in maternity services: a qualitative case study
Ridley, A., Swift, A. & Cole, A., 2 Jun 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Research in Nursing. p. 1-15 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A brief overview of obstetric brachial plexus palsy
Swift, A., 2 Oct 2023, In: British Journal of Midwifery. 31, 10, p. 576-583 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Thriving Minds: Exploring the connection between school and positive mental health outcomes: A systematic review
Mackay, S. & Swift, A., 9 Oct 2023, PROSPERO.Research output: Other contribution
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Activities
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Erb's Palsy Group Study Day
Swift, A. (Participant)
15 Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...