Emma McLorie graduated from Bangor University with a degree in Sociology. After graduation, Emma set out to look for research projects actively seeking to make an impact in various innovative ways. She is now close to submission of her PhD under the School of Health Sciences at Bangor University funded by KESS 2 in collaboration with Cartrefi Conwy. The project focused on modelling partnerships for change, assessing the feasibility of a housing support scheme as a pathway to hospital discharge.