
I began my career in journalism working on local newspapers in London. I did a degree in economics and history as a mature student at the London Metropolitan University from 1982-1985, followed by a master’s degree in social policy.
After leaving college I provided professional support for a GLC-funded newspaper written by and for homeless people. Funding was lost when the GLC was abolished and so I moved to a post in the information department at the college lecturers’ union Natfhe.
In 1989, I joined the RCN Publishing Company’s flagship title, Nursing Standard – now the UK’s leading weekly nursing title, becoming Editor in 1998. From 2008-2014, I was Editorial Director with overall responsibility for all RCN Publishing titles and a seat on the Board.
I was Media Adviser with the Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal from January 2016 and became a Trustee with MST in February 2017. I chair the MST communications group which is responsible for media and public relations as well as the MST website.