I am a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work at the University of Manchester. I am programme director for MClin Res and MClin Health and Social Care and teach research methods at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. My research is focused on increasing access to evidence-based psychological interventions for minority groups in the UK and majority groups in LMICs. My research also involves examining ways to improve physical health outcomes for people with serious mental illness. I have formerly led national research endeavours as an active member of the MHNAUK International Mental Health Nursing Research Conference in association with the Royal College of Nursing acting as Chair, Scientific Chair and Committee Member for 6 years. I am currently on the editorial board of the Journal of Mental Health.