I currently lead on the qualitative component of the Shaper-PND implementation trial exploring the experiences of new mothers with postnatal depression who take part in group singing sessions, and the INSPYRE study evaluating social prescribing for young people who are on waiting lists for child and adolescent mental health services . I am also leading on qualitative studies that explore the impact of social isolation on health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Previously I managed two programmes of research funded by the Alzheimer's Society to develop and test new interventions for home carers and family carers to help people living with dementia to remain independent at home (the NIDUS study), and an NIHR Programme Grant for Applied Research to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in people with severe mental illnesses (the PRIMROSE study). I have managed studies that explored the feasibility and acceptability of financial incentives to improve adherence to treatments for people with schizophrenia and substance misuse problems and was the UK centre coordinator for a European project on improving the physical health of people with severe mental illness on inpatient wards and in supported housing (The HELPS study).

My research interests include exploring the relationship between social support and health outcomes and the development and testing of psychosocial interventions to improve outcomes for people with mental health problems.  I have conducted systematic reviews, qualitative interviews, focus groups and ethnographic work and managed feasibility studies and clinical trials.