Professor Ruth McGovern

Professor Ruth McGovern is the Co-Director of the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria.

She is a Professor of Public Health and Social Care within the Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University.

Her research aims to promote social justice through improving health and social care for disadvantaged children and families.

In particular, her research focuses upon mothers at risk of care proceedings, families living in poverty and/or affected by substance use, mental health and domestic violence.

She has a professional background in social work.