My introduction to social care was as a care assistant for a Deaf residential / Intellectual Disability service. I soon progressed to working in a specialist Deaf CAMHS service where I was encouraged to develop and complete my Nursing Degree at Kingston University - qualifying as an RMN in 2009.

I progressed in my NHS based nursing career, working across all age groups, until I settled working for the Nottinghamshire NHS CCGs providing quality assurance for Nursing Homes. After being inspired by the creativity and commitment shown by so many social care professionals - I moved back to the social care sector to take up the new challenge of regional quality assurance and operational positions. I am now a Senior Consultant for Fulcrum and continue as an NIHR reviewer.

I am passionate about supporting others to achieve people-focused care within the social care sector. As a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA), I have witnessed the importance, impact, and challenge of effective communication within health and social care. Therefore, I am committed to advocating for the Deaf voice in Health and Social care.

I was selected as one of 42 Social Care Nurse Advisory Council chairs by the Department of Health and Social Care and the Florence Nightingale Foundation.

I am committed to acting as an advocate and voice for my Deaf and social care colleagues in helping to shape the future of this inspiring sector and supporting my colleagues.