Born in East Lancashire and educated at BRGS in Rossendale. Undergraduate studies were completed at St Andrews and then at Manchester. Qualified as a GP in 2005 and worked as a GP Partner for 17 years in East Lancashire. Worked as a GP Trainer for 14 years and for a similar period of time as a GP appraiser. With a passion for promoting self-development, became an educator for the East Lancs Programme before taking on Associate Dean role for the GP School in 2020. Undertook ILM 5 Coaching and Mentoring qualifications and have formally mentored several post-CCT Fellows.
I have a love of travel, walking and enjoying an odd pint of the black stuff.