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Mat Rawsthorne

Mat Rawsthorne

De-risking health innovation through skilled co-design facilitation

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Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Joined July 2025

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Summary

Mat Rawsthorne is a multidisciplinary professional bridging the fields of digital health, mental wellbeing, and artificial intelligence, with a unique foundation as a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). This diverse background allows him to approach health innovation with a pragmatic and ethical lens, de-risking new technologies through skilled co-design facilitation. acbsukandireland+1
He is a dedicated advocate for human-centered design, co-production, and service user involvement in research and development. This is evident in his roles as a Coproduction Specialist at Tend VR, Engagement Lead at Virtual Health Labs, and as an ESRC Doctoral Service User Researcher, where he actively integrates lived experience into the creation of digital mental health solutions and ethical AI. mhinnovation+2
Mat has a strong academic and research profile, particularly in digital mental health, behavioral change, and explainable AI (XAI). His publications cover topics such as identifying research priorities, measuring online well-being, peer support programs, and the automated assessment of patient activation, demonstrating a commitment to evidence-based practice and innovation. google+1
His expertise extends to the ethical considerations of AI, holding a 'Director of Ethics' role at Sepiidai and contributing to discussions around human-centric explainable AI (HCXAI) and inclusive AI in domestic spaces. This highlights his commitment to responsible technological development, particularly within sensitive health contexts. researchgate+1

Work

Education

Writing

Towards Inclusive AI in Multi-User Domestic Spaces

January 1, 2025

An exploration of ethical, autonomy, and inclusion challenges for domestic AI agents, particularly for overlooked groups.

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TrustScapes: a visualisation tool to capture stakeholders’ concerns and recommendations about data protection, algorithmic bias, and online safety

January 1, 2023

Introduces a novel visualization tool, TrustScapes, designed to capture and display stakeholder perspectives on crucial issues like data protection and algorithmic bias in autonomous systems.

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Developing an automated assessment of in-session patient activation for psychological therapy: codevelopment approach

January 1, 2022

A co-development project focused on using natural language processing to automate the assessment of patient activation during psychological therapy sessions.

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Building The Recovery Ratchet – Formative research on identifying readiness-to-change in support platforms using multi-modal behavioural markers

January 1, 2022

Formative research exploring the use of multi-modal behavioral markers to identify readiness-to-change within support platforms, relevant to his work in recovery coaching and behavioral science.

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Measuring online wellbeing: a scoping review of subjective wellbeing measures

January 1, 2021

A comprehensive review of methods used to measure subjective wellbeing in online contexts, contributing to the understanding of digital health impact.

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A direct-to-public peer support program (big white wall) versus web-based information to aid the self-management of depression and anxiety: results and challenges of an…

January 1, 2021

Research comparing the effectiveness of a direct-to-public peer support program with web-based information for managing depression and anxiety.

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Try to see it my way: exploring the co-design of visual presentations of wellbeing through a workshop process

January 1, 2019

Investigating co-design approaches for creating visual representations of wellbeing, highlighting his interest in human-centered design in health.

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Identifying research priorities for digital technology in mental health care: results of the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership

January 1, 2018

A collaborative effort to establish key research questions for digital mental health interventions, emphasizing the involvement of service users and stakeholders.

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As a 'Recovering Accountant (CGMA)', he transitioned from a background in accounting to focus on mental health and behavioral science, indicating a significant career shift and dedication to his current field. acbsukandireland+1