I have had 5 major operations. I have received wonderful treatment and care from the NHS.  As a member of the Patient Partnership Council, I have the opportunity to give something back to the NHS as a thank you and to make use of my experience and expertise as a patient.  I am Passionate about our NHS and strive to influence, shape and improve patient experience and be a voice for our patients.

In addition to being a member of the PPC, I am also member of the Cancer Patient and Public Advisory Group at BHRUT.  I also a member of the UCLH Cancer Collaborative Patient Experience & User Involvement Steering Group which covers an area incorporating 17 hospitals including BHRUT.

My professional background until I took early retirement was a 1^st Deputy Head teacher in a large secondary academy school for 4 day a week and acting Head teacher 1 day a week.