Experience

Research in Practice
• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Partner Engagement Officer

  • Dec 2021 - Present


Research in Practice for Adults (RiPfA)

• Associate

  • Apr 2016 - Dec 2021

  RiPfA supports the development and implementation of Evidence Informed Practice in adult social care in England. As an associate I work with them to deliver bespoke support to local authority partners on a wide range of projects all of which ultimately aim to facilitate high quality social care practice. RiPfA supports the development and implementation of Evidence Informed Practice in adult social care in England. As an associate I work with them to deliver bespoke support to local authority partners on a wide range of projects all of which ultimately aim to facilitate high quality social care practice.



LJ Knowledge Consultant

• Consultant

  • Apr 2016 - Dec 2021

  Having worked in Local Government for over 27 years I have a wealth of varied experience including procurement, performance improvement and project management. Since 2005 my main focus has been knowledge management, research and social care practice development. I have a keen interest in improving outcomes for people in receipt of social care support and services as well as those that care for them. My aim is to provide high quality support to clients who wish to: - develop and undertake research projects (including supporting with research governance) - carry out meaningful consultation and engagement - manage individual and organisational knowledge - ensure their organisations policy, procedures and practice are evidence informed - maintain a knowledgeable, supported and emotionally resilient workforce Show less



Cumbria County Council

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research and Information Officer

  • Mar 2005 - Apr 2016

• Various

  • Oct 1988 - Mar 2005


Health and Social Care Information Centre
• Specialist Social Care Advisor

  • 2011 - 2012