I am a freelance researcher with a particular interest in the involvement of children and young people in research. Until recently I was a Senior Research Officer at the National Children’s Bureau Research Centre, where I recruited, trained and supported young people’s involvement as young researchers and advisors, including supporting young people-led research and involvement in public health and clinical research.

Recent projects include training paediatric researchers in public involvement, managing a young people’s reference group on public health research and training and supporting a group of young disabled researchers. My background is in social care and disability research, with a particular interest in user involvement and participative methods.