Jackie is a GMC registered medical doctor, dually qualified as a GP and a Public Health Specialist

Her 30 plus year career has been devoted to helping patients, improving population health and tackling inequalities. She has worked as an NHS GP, an NHS Consultant in Public Health, a University Lecturer in Epidemiology & Public Health and Director of a Specialist Health and Care consultancy.

Having relinquished her GP role to help her own father during his final years, Jackie experienced multiple shortfalls in traditional support services for older adults and their families.

In 2020, combining her lived experience and professional expertise, she founded The Carents Room with the aim of filling gaps in support and improving outcomes for those affected by longevity.

A Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health, Jackie continues her work as an independent Specialist in Epidemiology & Public Health alongside her role as Founder of Carents.