With a ‘portfolio career’ spanning several areas of medicine, my main role is as a GP in Bristol. Within general practice I work in the NHS and private general practice. I have a particular interest in diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and am passionate about the importance of self care in all disease areas, to ensure that people can be empowered to manage their own disease, improving their confidence and their quality of life, and maximise the resources of the NHS.
I also work as a freelance medical writer and broadcaster working with a variety of magazines, medical newspapers, websites and on TV and radio, both local and national, including my pages on Woman’s Weekly covering medical topics. I feel that in the overwhelming way all forms of media now dominate our lives, it is vital to have good, accurate, health messaging to inform and support patients with acute and chronic health problems. When (occasionally!) everything else is quiet, I work as a doctor with an international air ambulance company, bringing patients back from around the world, a fascinating and satisfying job which also gives me insight into other health systems in different countries. In my spare time, having achieved a degree in art, media & design, I enjoy my work as a glass artist- the mindfulness of focussing on colour, form and texture is very therapeutic and my creations, ranging from small jewellery pieces to large platters and cast sculptures, continue to enthral me.