Dr Jaimie Ellis BA (Hons), MA, PhD
Research Fellow
Jaimie is a medical sociologist with an interest in the role of social networks and communities in personal health and wellbeing.
Community connections and personal relationships are important in personal management of heallth and well being
Her research examines the relationship between social networks, community resources and loneliness and social isolation. The PALS study (Project About Loneliness and Social Networks) aims to understand how social networks might reduce social isolation and loneliness. PALS is a community-based trial. Jaimie is leading the sub-study that is examining the role and capacity of community and voluntary organisations in delivering public health interventions.
Jaimie has previously researched the process of implementation in community and voluntary settings, the role of social networks in decision making about antibiotic use and the role of social networks in self-management support. Jaimie also has experience in research with children and young people.