Nellie works as a researcher at the University of Chester, enhancing the planning, organising and delivering research and dissemination of research results within the Centre of Ageing and Mental Health and is involved in grant applications. Nellie is a member of the Research and Practice Development Care Partnership (RPDCP), one of three Creating Care Partnerships in the country with a research interest in older peoples' care. Nellie has been involved in qualitative research using co-creation and creative data collection methods and has participated in the UKHSA Rapid Review.