Simran Kainth
Name:
Simran Kainth
Job title:
Assistant Psychologist
Place of work / study:
NHS Child Development Service (MSc research at UCL)
Area of Research:
I am interested in health inequalities and passionate about understanding barriers to healthcare.
How is your work funded:
Research was a part of my MSc dissertation at UCL
Tell us a little about yourself:
I am currently working as an Assistant Psychologist in Child Development in the NHS. I am passionate about how lived experience can contribute to research and clinical practice and particularly interested in access and health inequalities. I have hopes to become a Clinical Psychologist.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I have a really good knowledge of the London Underground network and can get you from A to B in the quickest time!
Why did you choose to work in dementia?
After a lecture I received at university, I learnt that there was minimal research in understanding the experiences of LGBTQ+ people living with dementia. This inspired me to understand more about why and is in line with my broader interests of understanding health inequalities.
What single piece of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
I am also in my early career!
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
I’m currently reading ‘Maybe you should talk to someone’ by Lori Gottileb, who discusses her experiences and the inner workings of being a therapist.
Favourite film of all time?
Difficult question… I think Inside Out is incredible and is definitely for adults!
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Watching a comfort show with some yummy snacks!
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