In the third episode of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Katie Munday, a doctoral researcher from the University of Portsmouth. We speak with Katie about their PhD research on the healthcare inequities experienced by trans and autistic individuals.

Drawing from both personal and professional experience, Katie uses participatory action research to center the voices of those most affected—working alongside a co-researcher group of four other trans and autistic adults.

Katie’s research goes beyond gender identity, addressing intersecting challenges such as accessibility, chronic illness, and systemic barriers within healthcare systems. They also share their concerns about the implications of a recent Supreme Court ruling on identity groups, and how it may further limit healthcare access for marginalised communities. Committed to making a real-world impact, Katie discusses their plans to use networks and social media to push for meaningful policy change and raise public awareness.

You can read a transcript of the conversation here.

Find out more about the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership at southcoastdtp.ac.uk

This is a Research Podcasts production.

Credits:

Presenter: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts

Guest: Katie Munday, University of Portsmouth

Producer: Krissie Brighty-Glover, Research Podcasts

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts

Transcripts: Lauren White, Research Podcasts

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