Rosie works at The University of Manchester within the SORD (Social Research with Deaf people) group on a research project (18-25 DMHAS) involving an evaluation study, and various tasks as a Research Assistant. Her professional background includes social work and deaf communities.

Recently, she has been awarded a doctoral degree in social work. Her PhD case award was funded by the ESRC (Economic Social Research Council), supervised by Professor Alys Young and Doctor Patricia Cartney, both from the University of Manchester under the faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. In partnership with Manchester City Council, the study involved the exploration of parenting assessments in relation to safeguarding in instances when one or more parent is a Deaf BSL (British Sign Language) user. This study recognises the significance of cultural competence in assessments involving Deaf parents who are more readily regarded as disabled rather than minority language users from a recognised cultural community. To date, four publications are available online, sharing key findings of the study with recommendations for good practice.

Rosie is a qualified social worker and is registered with Social Work England.

Social Work England Registered Social Worker

Rosie has been involved in a number of local and national campaigns to promote the rights of deaf people. 

In research, she was first appointed as a Research Assistant by SORD in 2008, working on several projects which included deaf children in social work, education for young deaf children, BSL-IAPT evaluation, and also older deaf people considering care options. In addition, Rosie has carried out a number of consultations with organisations including RAD (Royal Deaf Association) in relation to their services, and NDCS (National Deaf Children's Society) on the availability of educational resources for deaf young people. 

Immediately prior to her PhD, Rosie was involved in the research project entitled 'Translating the Deaf Self', funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC). In collaboration with Professor Jemina Napier and her team at Heriot-Watt University, the work is seen as unique, as it continues to investigate the cultural and social impact of translation on Deaf people who use sign language translators/interpreters, in art formats.  

In 2013, Rosie completed her Master of Research in Health and Social Care degree, followed by her PhD programme in March 2025. 

Rosie is bilingual in BSL (British Sign Language) and English.

PhD in Social Work

MRes in Health and Social Care

BA Hons. in Social Work Studies

Diploma in Social Work

British Sign Language Stage 3 (CACDP)