Gemma Bradley

I am an occupational therapist, educator and applied health researcher with more than 20 years experience. I am committed to supporting people to live, age and work well within their communities.

As an occupational therapist, I have worked primarily with people with a range of neurological conditions such as Stroke and Acquired Brain Injury and have worked in hospital, community and rehabilitation settings. I have also worked in pre-registration education, responsible for teaching, assessment, admissions, and practice-based learning elements of occupational therapy education.

I have an interest in workforce development. With specific interests in the involvement of Allied Health Professionals in all aspects of health and care systems and the development of the non-qualified and support workforce. I am committed to public involvement and community engagement and have experience of co-production approaches in research, particularly with older adults, caregivers and people with mental health needs.

As a Research Fellow funded by the Applied Research Collaboration North East North Cumbria, I am passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of people and communities in the North East of England who face some of the greatest inequalities in health.