Research is part of my own personal and professional identity; and I am passionate about both occupational therapy and occupational science research, both as a supervisor and researcher. As part of my role at York St John I am deputy director for the Research Centre for Occupation & Mental Health (RCOMH). The aim of RCOMH is to encourage and guide research which can directly influence practice; demonstrate the utility of occupational therapy intervention in mental health; and affirm the link between occupation and health. RCOMH has an international focus for research in this field with partners in countries such as Australia and America. Current research project ‘A longitudinal study of personal qualities, values and readiness to engage in caring work among students in nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy at Universities of Hull, York and York St. John.’ NHS Yorkshire and the Humber (PI: K Galvin, University of Hull)’ I have been involved in: - Measurement of Participation (MOP) study with Anna Read and Dr Katrina Bannigan. - World Federation of Occupational Therapist Survey- Mental Health OT with Alison Laver-Fawcett and Katrina Bannigan.