After graduating from the University of Leicester in 2007 (BSc Psychology, First Class hons.), I moved to Rome, Italy, where I got a job as a researcher for a small company that conducted contract research on European Commission FP7 projects. For 3 1/2 years I led workstreams and projects exploring the ethical and social implications of emerging technologies. I then moved to the Netherlands to complete an MSc in Cognitive & Clinical Neuroscience, specialising in Neuropsychology (Maastricht University, 2013). Following a few years working for a charity and as a Clinical Psychology Assistant, I returned to university to undertake my PhD which explored 'Mindful Future Thinking' (Swansea University, 2020).

 

During my final year of the PhD, I obtained a position as a researcher with Dr Lynne Barker at Sheffield Hallam University, and worked on two neuropsychology projects; 'Pre-clinical development of Cog-LAB a computerised cognitive assessment tool for use with neurological patients' and 'Can a 12-week probiotic intervention improve wellbeing in Parkinson’s Disease? A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, pilot study'. I then joined the Centre for Behavioural Science and Applied Psychology as a permanent researcher in 2019. Here I work on a variety of research projects applying behavioural science theory to explore factors that influence behaviour in real world settings, and to design and test behavioural interventions. Topics have included COVID-19 health-related behaviours, vaccine hesitancy, active travel and the engagement of families with Family Hubs services, including a new fathers' support group; outreach work with families who have English as a second language and improving uptake of 2 year developmental health visitor reviews in a London borough.

 

As an Early Career Researcher, I am in the process of developing my own research interests and networks. I am currently working with colleagues on a study exploring self-compassion in relation to infertility, and am also developing a study exploring the support-seeking behaviour of parents during the perinatal phase.

Arden, M.A., Lamb, M.A. & Wilcockson, H. (2020). Behavioural science and online learning at Sheffield Hallam University. Internal Report

 

Millings, A., Wilcockson, H., Clarke, E., Lamb, M., Humphreys, H., Paddock, D., Jordan, C., Thorneloe, R., Arden, M., Coldwell, M. (2022) Applying behavioural science to promoting uptake of family hubs services. Research report for Department for Education.

 

Millings, A., Wilcockson, H., Harris-Evans, J., Thorneloe, R., Arden, M. & Coldwell, M. (2022). Behavioural Insights: Increasing uptake of family hub services. Technical report for Department for Education.

 

Thorneloe, R.J., Clarke, E., Wilcockson, H., Jordan, C., & Arden, M. (2021). Understanding adherence to COVID-19 preventative behaviours and intentions to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Sheffield. Report for Sheffield City Council.

 

Thorneloe, R.J., Lamb, M., Jordan, C., Wilcockson, H., Davies, A., Beynon, C., Clayton, D., Bright, D. & Arden, M. (2021). Understanding and addressing the barriers and facilitators for influenza and COVID-19 vaccine uptake among NHS employees in Wales: Research and Evaluation Qualitative insights and co-produced interventions. Report for Public Health Wales and CTMUHB.

 

Thorneloe, R.J., Lamb, M., Jordan, C; Wilcockson, H., Rahman, R., & Arden, M. (2021) Understanding the barriers and facilitators for influenza and COVID-19 vaccine uptake among NHS employees in CTMUHB. Interim report for Public Health Wales and CTMUHB.

 

Thorneloe, R., Wilcockson, H.E., Lamb, M., Jordan, C.H., & Arden, M. (2020). Willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine among adults at high-risk of COVID-19: a UK-wide survey. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/fs9wk

 

Wilcockson, H. (October 2022). Turning values into actions: Insights from behavioural science. Net-zero Student Living Conference, GSL Live 22’, Global Student Living, 20th October, London

 

Wilcockson, H., Jordan, C., Clarke, E., Lamb, M., Arden, M., & Thorneloe, R. (2021). Understanding the barriers and facilitators for influenza and COVID-19 vaccine uptake among the general population and healthcare workers: A literature review. Report for Public Health Wales and CTMUHB.

 

Wilcockson, H. Millings, A., Clarke, E., Lamb, M., Humphreys, H., Paddock, D., Jordan, C., Thorneloe, R., Arden, M., & Coldwell, M. (September 2022). Using Family Hub staff and Parent Champion outreach in community settings to promote engagement of BAME families with young children and English as a second language. National Conference: co-producing accessible and inclusive family hubs, Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, 8th September, Online

 

Wilcockson, H. Millings, A., Clarke, E., Lamb, M., Humphreys, H., Paddock, D., Jordan, C., Thorneloe, R., Arden, M., & Coldwell, M. (October 2022). Using Family Hub staff and Parent Champion outreach in community settings to promote engagement of BAME families with young children and English as a second language. Presentation, Sheffield City Council, 6th October, Online

 

Wilcockson, H., Millings, A., Clarke, E., Lamb, M., Humphreys, H., Paddock, D., Jordan, C., Thorneloe, R., Arden, M., & Coldwell, M. (April 2023). Promoting the uptake of family hubs services: The development and evaluation of behavioural science-informed messages to promote a ‘New Dads support group’. In, Arden, M. ‘Innovations to apply health psychology to local authority challenges’ Symposium. Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference, Division of Health Psychology, British Psychological Association, 14th June, Sheffield