Jane joined the ARC East of England (formerly CLAHRC) in August 2017 from the Patient Experience Team with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. Jane set up, implemented and managed the volunteers service for 5 years during which time over 500 volunteers added real value to service users, carers and themselves. Jane gained a First class degree in Psychology from the Open University and it was during this time that her interest in research was ignited. Jane works closely with the Prevention and Early Detection Theme and the Palliative and End of Life Care Theme in ARC EoE and plays a role in the operational aspects of Public and Community Involvement, Engagement and Participation (PCIEP).