Kate Maguire

Job Title: Public Health Officer

Locality: North

Email Address: Katherine.Maguire@doncaster.gov.uk

I have been interested in community development work for a long time, which began during a volunteering placement in India in 2017. I have since travelled to Nepal to carry out research on women’s health whilst studying for my Masters of Public Health in International Development. I realised that whilst there’s a lot to be done all over the world to improve people’s health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities, there’s also loads that can be done on our doorstep!

Before working for Well Doncaster I was a Social Prescribing Link Worker in Sheffield. This allowed me to understand the needs of local communities through one-to-one support in empowering residents to improve their health and wellbeing.

I am now supporting the North locality team as a Well Doncaster Officer supporting groups and community development in the area, as well as working as a Public Health Improvement Officer supporting the Neighbourhoods Health work on Women's Health. I am loving this work and so happy to be able to put my research in women's health into action!

Fun Fact: I’ve recently started trail running – it feels absolutely crazy running up and down hills in the mud and the rain but I love it!

What people appreciate about me: I’m a good listener and can usually come up with solutions to difficult situations where everybody is respected and treated with kindness.

What is important to me: My family are hugely important to me – and being able to get out into the fresh air to get muddy!

The thing I enjoy best about being part of Well Doncaster: I feel so passionate about reducing inequalities and supporting those who need it the most. It's great to be part of a team with so much passion and drive for working in a community centred approach to reduce inequalities in a way that works for local residents and communities.