Jackie’s subject specialisms are dementia, mental health, public and patient involvement and engagement (PPI&E) and nursing research, with a particular focus on developing and implementing person-centred care pathways.  She works extensively with local organisations to evaluate their provision of health and social care services, including community-based interventions for people living with dementia. She is the Chair of the Northamptonshire Dementia Action Forum (Formerly the Northamptonshire Dementia Action Alliance) and Chair of the Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Dementia Friendly Community Forum. Jackie led the development of Northamptonshire’s Dementia Strategy in 2018, and is currently leading the Prevention and research work-streams in the revised 2024 version.