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Dr Wilson-Menzfeld is a Chartered Health Psychologist and Associate Professor in Digital Health at Northumbria University, UK. Dr Wilson-Menzfeld's academic interests include: digital health, digital inclusion, ageing, social participation, and bereavement.
Biography
Gemma Wilson-Menzfeld is a Health Psychologist and Associate Professor in Digital Health. Dr Wilson-Menzfeld completed her PhD, which was funded by the Medical Research Council, in 2014 at Teesside University.
Dr Wilson-Menzfeld’s research focuses on Digital Health, Digital exclusion, ageing, social exclusion, and bereavement. Her methodological expertise lies in qualitative and mixed methods, as well as expertise in visual research methods.
Gemma is part of the Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families’ Research at Northumbria University, and she leads the Ageing Veterans and Military Families’ research theme within the hub.
Dr Wilson-Menzfeld has extensive experience of leading research and has worked with multiple partners from academic settings, third sector settings, and SMEs. She is also an experienced academic supervisor and mentor.
Education/Academic qualification
Psychology, Health Psychology stage two qualification, The British Psychological Society
13 Aug 2016 → 10 Dec 2018
Award Date: 10 Dec 2018
PhD
1 Feb 2010 → 20 May 2014
Award Date: 20 May 2014
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 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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216 Evaluation of the Keep On Keep Up (KOKU) programme for people with Parkinson’s
Das, J., Baker, K., Wilson-Menzfeld, G., Walker, R., Morris, R., Stuart, S., Rochester, L., Yarnall, A., Stanmore, E. & Barry, G., 27 Mar 2025, In: Physiotherapy. 126, Supplement 1, p. 39-40 2 p., 101701.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Communication experiences of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Patients during healthcare access and consultation: A systematic narrative review
Wilson-Menzfeld, G., Gates, J., Jackson-Corbett, C. & Erfani, G., 29 Apr 2025, In: Health and Social Care in the Community. 2025, 1, 13 p., 8867224.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Identifying and understanding digital exclusion: A mixed-methods study
Wilson-Menzfeld, G., Erfani, G., Young-Murphy, L., Charlton, W., De Luca, H., Brittain, K. & Steven, A., 9 May 2025, In: Behaviour and Information Technology. 44, 8, p. 1649-1666 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Living with a loved one’s mental health issue: Recognizing the Lived Experiences of Military Spouses
Senior, E., Clarke, A. & Wilson-Menzfeld, G., 7 Nov 2025, In: PLoS One. 20, 11, 21 p., e0336295.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Supporting Older Men’s Social Participation: A Framework for Engagement
Cowen, K., Collins, T., Carr, S. & Wilson-Menzfeld, G., 1 Mar 2025, In: The Journal of Men's Studies. 33, 1, p. 155-182 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The International Aged Veterans conference
Wilson-Menzfeld, G. (Participant)
23 Sept 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Identifying and understanding digital exclusion: a mixed-methods study
Wilson-Menzfeld, G. (Invited speaker) & Erfani, G. (Invited speaker)
7 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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The Landscape of Aged Veterans Research in the UK: Health & Social Implications of Ageing
Wilson-Menzfeld, G. (Invited speaker)
26 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Member of North East and North Yorkshire Digital Inclusion Peer Network Group
Wilson-Menzfeld, G. (Participant)
26 Feb 2025 → …Activity: Other
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Presentation to the House of Lords: Research on Military Bereaved Communities
Kiernan, M. (Keynote speaker), McGill, G. (Speaker), Wilson-Menzfeld, G. (Speaker) & Johnson, A. (Speaker)
22 Mar 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Reducing loneliness in veterans who have been treated for PTSD
Kiernan, M. (PI), Wilson-Menzfeld, G. (CoI) & Oxburgh, G. (CoI)
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
22/02/21 → 21/02/23
Project: Research
Impacts
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The Long-term Impact of Widowhood During COVID-19: Developing Recommendations for Future Practice
Collins, T. (Participant), Wilson-Menzfeld, G. (Participant) & Allen, S. (Participant)
Impact: Health and welfare, Creativity, culture and society
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Rachael Docking Testimonial
Hodgson, P. (Participant), Cook, G. (Participant), Bailey, C. (Participant) & Wilson-Menzfeld, G. (Participant)
Impact