Mark Tompkins

Older people and unpaid carers' experiences of 'Hospital-at-home'Mark Tompkins

Supervisors: Professor Denise Tanner and Professor Robin Miller 

PhD and Research

Mark successfully passed his PhD Viva Examination in November 2024. His thesis, which explored the experiences of older people, unpaid carers and health and social care professionals in ‘Hospital-at-Home’ was examined by Professor Jon Glasby (University of Birmingham) and Dr Sarah Campbell (Manchester Metropolitan University). The final version of his thesis will be published by the University of Birmingham and archived in its library.

An early output from this research has already been published in the International Journal of Integrated Care.

Mark is currently preparing further publications for peer-reviewed journals. If you would like to learn more about his findings prior to formal publication, please do not hesitate to get in touch using the contact details below.

Biography

Mark is a qualified social worker with a strong commitment to social justice and a human rights-based approach to health and social care. He is passionate about issues of inclusion, diversity, and equality, and believes in the power of collaboration and partnership working to support individuals and communities.

With over ten years’ experience in adult social care, Mark has worked across a range of settings, including local authorities, the NHS, residential care, and psychiatric intensive care units.

During his PhD, Mark held a position as Associate Lecturer in Health and Social Care. He also contributed to undergraduate social work education, supporting teaching on the ‘Social Contexts for Social Work’ module at the University of Birmingham a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities.

Qualifications

  • Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), 2017
  • MA Social Work (Distinction), University of Salford, 2016
  • BA (Hons) Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, 2014

Research Interests

  • Qualitative research methods
  • Integrated working in health and social care
  • Social work with older people
  • Safeguarding and the 'Making Safeguarding Personal' agenda
  • Equality and diversity in practice
  • Admission avoidance and community-based alternatives
  • Personalisation and its meaning for older people and carers

Contact Information

For more information about Mark’s research or to request a copy of his findings, please email: MXT084@student.bham.ac.uk. Mark works flexibly and may respond outside regular office hours.