I have worked within the care industry for over two decades, my background is in public sector adult social care within the areas of operations, management and learning and development

I have a proven track record of developing organisations, innovative and creative approaches to learning and development and a passion for improving older people’s quality of life

I’ve led and advised senior management teams through major change

I have a particular interest in dementia care and have a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area. I have been recently leading on a groundbreaking project for the Bradford Dementia Group, based with the University of Bradford. The project aim was to use the dementia care mapping in supported living tool, to improve the quality of life for people with dementia who live at home

Dementia is close to my heart my grandmother, 99 year old "Dorothy" has lived with her dementia since 2005 and is the inspiration for my "Precious Moments Campaign"

My work has been recognised both regionally and nationally; I've won awards for my commitment to the care industry, my innovative and creative work and my enthusiastic motivation to make things happen