M·E·L Research Celebrates Arrival of Ayesha Lynn-Birkett & Promotion of Angela Parton
M·E·L Research is thrilled to announce two significant developments within our team. Ayesha Lynn-Birkett has joined us as a Senior Research Executive, bringing a wealth of experience in social research. Concurrently, we celebrate the promotion of Angela Parton to Telephone Unit Manager, a testament to her remarkable leadership and dedication to the company since November 2020.
“The combined strengths of Ayesha and Angela enrich our team’s capabilities, reflecting our commitment to delivering insightful research and strategic advice. Ayesha’s analytical expertise and Angela’s leadership in our Telephone Unit underscore M·E·L Research’s position as a leading market research agency dedicated to societal impact and our on-going commitment to offering a range of channels and methods of reaching audiences.We are confident that Ayesha and Angela will contribute significantly to our ongoing success and help us to continue to deliver high quality social research and client service.“
Ayesha Joins as Senior Research Executive
Ayesha comes to M·E·L Research with an extensive background in social research, having contributed significantly at Ipsos UK’s Social Research Institute and YouGov prior to her current role. Her career is distinguished by her adept project management, exceptional client relations, and proficiency in data analysis. Ayesha’s comprehensive experience spans across a variety of research disciplines, making her a valuable addition to the M·E·L Research team. Her appointment underscores our dedication to excellence and innovation in social research and our continued agency growth.
Angela Parton Moves to Newly Created Role of Telephone Unit Manager
Angela Parton’s journey with M·E·L Research began in November 2020 as a telephone interviewer for our PHE Test & Trace project during the critical periods of the Covid pandemic. By May 2021, her leadership skills and dedication saw her managing a team of 30 telephone interviewers as a team leader. Angela brings to her role over two decades of experience in property management, where she honed her skills in team leadership and business development across the UK. Her commitment to staff training and personal development aligns with M·E·L Research’s ethos and our commitment to societal impact.
M·E·L Research is pleased to welcome four new colleagues to our growing team, strengthening our research and evaluation expertise as we continue to expand our services and support clients.
The appointments of Laura Karban, Associate Director; Bethan Jewsbury, Senior Evaluation Managers; and Chloe Parker, Research Manager, alongside Rhoslyn Davies, who joins us on a short-term basis to provide additional senior evaluation support, bring a wealth of experience across social research, evaluation, public policy…
It was an absolute honour to attend the Women’s Health Conference in London this week, bringing together clinicians, policymakers, campaigners and others passionate about improving women’s health.
As a researcher specialising in women’s health social research, I was excited to have the opportunity to learn, be challenged and exchange ideas with people who share that passion. And I wasn’t disappointed.
There has (quite rightly) been a lot of discussion recently about the gender health gap. But some of the evidence shared…
We are pleased to be working with the MS Society on new health and care social research exploring how health and care services can better support people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and help reduce avoidable hospital admissions.
The health and care social research study will focus on opportunities for earlier intervention and more coordinated, preventative support, while recognising that hospital admission is sometimes clinically necessary. It will…
Last week, I had the opportunity to speak at Collections Inside & Out, a symposium hosted at National Trust Chirk Castle & Garden, bringing together people working across gardens, horticulture, heritage, collections and interpretation.
I was, perhaps, a slight interloper among so many people with deep horticultural expertise but every presentation was incredibly interesting and I learned a lot – and broadly managed to follow the general flow of what was being said (still not 100% au fait with taxa…
We’re pleased to share that our Commercial Director, Elliot Simmonds, will be speaking at the Collections Inside & Out symposium at National Trust Chirk Castle & Garden on 24 September 2026. Bringing together professionals working across heritage collections, gardens and landscapes, the symposium will explore the relationship between indoor and outdoor heritage and the opportunities created by thinking about them as part of a connected visitor experience.
Elliot’s session, “Integrating Indoor…
M·E·L Research has been named the winner of the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Social Value & Ethical Research 2026 at the UK Enterprise Awards.
The award recognises the values that shape both the work we choose to undertake and the way we deliver it. From building trauma-informed practices into our research to improving inclusion and reinvesting in the communities around us, social responsibility is part of how we operate every day.
M·E·L Research joined the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) at the House of Lords this week for the launch of a new report exploring the experiences of dyslexic young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET).
Tamsin Maries, Senior Research Manager, and Elliot Simmonds, Commercial Manager, represented M·E·L Research at the event…
New UK-wide research from M·E·L Research’s SPARK report shows improving mental health indicators alongside continuing exposure to suicide, widespread lifetime suicidal thoughts and significant gaps in practical knowledge.
Suicide prevention depends on understanding not only how many people are affected, but also how confident the public feel about recognising risk, starting difficult conversations and finding appropriate support. The Spring 2026 SPARK report from M·E·L Research brings these issues together, providing a detailed picture of attitudes…
