I am the Director of Operations at the Health Innovation Network (HIN), the Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) for south London.

My Fellowship was about alternatives to care homes, in particular different models of 'housing with care' for older people.

I have spent a lot of my career working to improve the health and quality of life of older people. Most people don't want to move into a care home when they are very old, but for many people there is no other option. I really believe that we should have a greater range of housing with care options available to us in later life and that's why I wanted to visit Japan and New Zealand, countries known for innovations in the sector.

Since returning home I have had the opportunity to present the findings from my research at a variety of conferences, seminars and workshops across housing, health and care sectors. I have contributed ideas for the design of an Industry Standard (ISO) for multi-generational living. I have also spoken about my research with the current minister for care and the Department of Health and Social Care with a view to influencing future policy.