Lead supervisor:
Prof Donald Forrester 
Start date: October 2019
Award: Collaborative
Subject Pathway:
Social Care, Social Work and Social Policy
Thematic Cluster:
Society and Well-Being Cluster
In partnership with:
Health and Care Research Wales 
Adolescent Mental Health Care Leavers Mental Health and Transistions
My background is in Youth Work practice. I hold an MA in CAMHS. Professional values such as promoting participation and developing social capitol are fundamental to my approach in practice and research.
I am currently undertaking an ESRC funded PhD, a Realist Evaluation looking at 'What works to support care leavers mental health, wellbeing and transitions'.
I plan to work closely with stakeholders in both the statutory and charity sector, as well as working alongside young people with care experience, as the experts in this field.