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I have worked in the NHS for over 33 years and has held a variety of roles including Gynaecology nurse, Ward Sister, Labour Ward Co-ordinator, and Governance Matron, through to Antenatal Educator, Governance and Risk Lead and Patient Safety Coordinator. NHS staff will recall the Mid Staffordshire Hospital scandal; I was drafted in by the Strategic Health Authority to lead the internal investigation and became a whistle-blower to the Health Care Commission and therefore have first-hand knowledge of what that means. Since 2009, I have worked predominantly in Governance and Risk, assessing NHS Trusts against NHS Litigation Authority and Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts standards. Most recently over the last 8 years, I have worked for the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the NHS Regulator as an Inspection Manager, leading inspection teams and inspections/enforcement of Hospitals and other Healthcare Providers. In January 2023, I took early retirement from the NHS to focus on my counselling and consultancy work.

This extensive NHS experience has included working with, and being a whistle-blower across many different organisations. Whilst the location may differ, the fall out and immense impact of being in this position does not differ that much – it has the potential to affect every aspect of your life. I am now in the privileged position of being able to combine my professional knowledge and experience with my counselling skills and my passion to support those standing up for integrity, and thereby ultimately protecting the vulnerable.

I have extensive experience of investigations and complaint management within the NHS and I know only too well what a minefield this can be. If you are in the midst of a situation and require some clarity and/or some guidance, or if you would like a professional review of your records, or your complaint or investigation outcome, I may be able to help.

If you require support either counselling or coaching with regard to whistleblowing, complaints or investigations, I would be happy to speak with you to see how I may be able to help. I also have a network of professionals I can refer to in the event you require more specialist support.