Carmel Jackson

Carmel Jackson
EastEnders character
Portrayed by	Judith Jacob
Duration	1986–1989
First appearance	Episode 136 5 June 1986 (1986-06-05)
Last appearance	Episode 475 24 August 1989 (1989-08-24)
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Tony Holland
Introduced by	Julia Smith
In-universe information Occupation Health visitor Mother Mrs Roberts Brothers Darren Roberts Sisters Maxine Roberts Husband Matthew Jackson (1989–90) Uncles Josh Aunts Nancy Nephews Junior Roberts Nieces Aisha Roberts

Carmel Jackson (also Roberts) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Judith Jacob from 5 June 1986 to 24 August 1989. Carmel, a health visitor, was initially introduced in a recurring, minor role in 1986, when she is credited as "health visitor". Producers saw potential in the character, and script writers were asked to develop more prominent storylines, and Carmel became a regular character. She is portrayed as a well-meaning, caring individual who is forever getting everyone's problems dumped on her. She is featured in storylines about domestic violence and various family and career upsets. Jacob remained in the role until 1989, when she opted to leave. Off-screen, the character was the subject of criticism regarding the portrayal of her profession from the Health Visitors Association.