Rachel is a graduate of the MSc Health Psychology program at the University of Derby, where she also completed her MSc Psychology degree. She currently contributes to the University as an Associate Lecturer on the online BSc Nursing top-up programme. Rachel also works with Alzheimer’s Scotland as a Post-Diagnostic Support Link Worker, where she supports individuals living with dementia during their first year following diagnosis. Her work focuses on helping clients come to terms with their diagnosis, connecting them to community and peer support, and guiding them through future planning and decision-making. Later this year, Rachel will begin her PhD at the University of Derby, under the supervision of Dr. Gaffiero with her research centred on women’s brain health and the menopause.
British Psychological Society, 2021
Alzheimer Scotland, 2023
Division of Health Psychology - Scotland [Committee Member], 2024
Midlands Health Psychology Network, 2025
MSc Health Psychology
MSc Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology
11/06/2025
04/07/2025
Midlands Health Psychology Network - "Building the Future of Health Psychology" - 2025
Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference - "Health for all: across systems and lifespans" - 2024
Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference - "Together Towards Health and Wellbeing: Support for All" - 2025
Dementia
Menopause
Breast Cancer
Nursing
Vice Chancellors Prize (2020-2021)