I managed the Stroke Associations prevention work, including our Know Your Blood Pressure campaign, our FAST campaign to support PHE and our work on Atrial Fibrillation alongside other stroke risk factors. I worked closely with colleagues throughout the charity to support prevention initiatives and co-create a bold and innovative prevention strategy. I also worked with external stakeholders to work in partnership wherever possible and to together strive for a world with fewer strokes.

I managed a scheme called Homeshare Oxford, run through Age UK Oxfordshire and by Lloyds Bank Foundation.Homeshare Oxford aims to support older householders in Oxford City to welcome younger workers (e.g. nurses, teachers, post-graduate students) into their homes.In return, these younger Sharers will give the Householders some help around the home and companionship each week. The Sharer will also pay a modest contribution to living costs (about half the price of normal market rent), of which 3/4 will go directly to the Householder, and 1/4 will come to the Homeshare Oxford scheme to support the match ongoing.The scheme aims to tackle both the loneliness and isolation that is present in our ageing population, but also the affordable housing crisis.The aim long-term is for Homeshare Oxford to become financially self-sufficient.For more information: www.homeshareoxford.co.uk

I worked as a Research Assistant in the Cohen Kadosh Lab at the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford. I worked on the Brain 4 Maths project, using behavioural assessments and MRI to explore how children and young adults develop numerical skills, with post-docs Dr Charlotte Hartwright and Dr Francesco Sella, with Professor Roi Cohen Kadosh as PI.

I worked as a Research Assistant on a project in the Psychopharmacology and Emotion Research Lab (PERL) alongside Dr Corinna Klinge. Our research focused on developing a test battery that is sensitive to subtle changes in cognitive function, i.e. learning and memory. Experiments included both computerized tasks, as well as EEG recordings, to provide behavioural and brain activity data.The ultimate aim of the project is to create a tool that can pick up both decline and improvement in cognitive function in different contexts, such as disease and ageing, or following a pharmacological intervention; for example using cognitive enhancers.In the long run, such a cost-effective diagnostic tool could be used to monitor cognitive function in clinical settings, including phase 1 trials (drug development).

Providing 1:1 support for Stroke Survivors across South and East Wiltshire. Initial phone calls and assessments as well as home-visits and long-term support. Referrals to other health care providers, and extensive knowledge of stroke, disability and the welfare system. Co-facilitating a 'Living Well after Stroke' course provided by LIFT Psychology to give psychological support to stroke survivors in South Wiltshire.

Recruiting, training and managing all Stroke Association volunteers across Wiltshire. Running 3 stroke support groups and providing guidance for 8 further volunteer led groups. Setting up and maintaining the county's social media presence. Liaising with other health care professionals and providing talks about stroke to professional and public groups. Developing, running and analysing a 'back to work support' questionnaire for working age stroke survivors.

1:1 support for stroke survivors with acquired aphasia. Running a communication support group and providing activities to aid speech and communication rehabilitation. Coordinating volunteers to provide home visit support to stroke survivors.