I am a Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience working across both the NHS and private healthcare sectors. Throughout my career, I have cared for people of all ages with a wide range of health needs, from supporting people to maintain their independence and quality of life, through to comp...More
I am a Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience working across both the NHS and private healthcare sectors. Throughout my career, I have cared for people of all ages with a wide range of health needs, from supporting people to maintain their independence and quality of life, through to complex care, palliative and end-of-life care.
I believe passionately that care should be centred around the individual, their choices and their independence.
My role is not simply to do things for you. Wherever possible, I will work alongside you, encouraging and supporting you to remain involved in your own care, make your own choices and continue doing the things that are important to you. I want my clients to feel supported, respected, listened to and in control of their own lives.
My nursing experience
During my career, I have developed a broad range of clinical knowledge and experience, including:
Medical and surgical nursing across all age groups
Palliative and end-of-life care
Four years working as a senior nurse within a hospice inpatient unit
Dermatology specialist nursing
Complex wound care and skin care
Skin cancer care and surveillance
Pressure area and pressure ulcer prevention and care
Children's school nursing, including safeguarding, immunisations and supporting children with complex needs
Clinical leadership within a mass COVID-19 vaccination centre
Clinical assessment and triage through my experience working with the ambulance service
Multi-disciplinary working and coordinating care between different health and social care professionals
I am qualified as a Community First Responder and maintain advanced first aid and CPR competencies.
Choosing care at home
After many years working within traditional nursing roles, I made the decision to focus my experience on something I feel incredibly passionate about — making a genuine difference to people in their own homes.
I have since worked as a private carer and support worker, supporting people of different ages with a wide range of health conditions, disabilities, challenges and complex care needs.
Being cared for in your own home can make an enormous difference. Familiar surroundings, routines, family, pets and the things that matter to you can all help you maintain your sense of identity and independence.
My approach is therefore person-centred, enabling and compassionate. I take the time to understand what matters to you and how you want your care to be delivered.
Care and support
As a carer, I can provide practical and emotional support with:
Personal care
Supporting independence with everyday activities
Shopping and household tasks
Companionship
Support attending appointments
Nutrition and hydration
Encouraging confidence and maintaining routines
Supporting family members and carers
Care for individuals living with complex health needs
Care and support: £25 per hour
Registered Nurse care
As a Registered Nurse, I can provide clinical nursing care and professional support within your own home.
This can include:
Palliative and end-of-life care
Personal care
Skin assessment and skin care
Complex wound care
Pressure area prevention and care
Nutrition and specialist feeding support
Stoma care
Catheter care
Mouth care
Clinical assessment and monitoring
Care delivered in accordance with an individual's care plan, Advance Care Plan or ReSPECT plan
Liaising with GPs, district nurses, community services and other healthcare professionals
Helping families navigate what can sometimes be a complex health and social care system
Supporting and advising family members changing health needs
Registered Nurse clinical care: from £30 per hour
I can also provide part-time live-in clinical care, charged on a 24-hour basis.
My promise to you
I understand that inviting someone into your home to provide care is a very personal decision. I want my clients and their families to feel confident that they are in safe, capable and compassionate hands.
I am reliable, honest, trustworthy, respectful and professional, but I also believe that good care should include warmth, humour and a cheerful face.
Most importantly, I will always try to see the person before the illness or diagnosis.
Whether you need a little additional support to remain independent at home, ongoing companionship, practical care, or experienced nursing support for more complex needs, my aim is to help you live as independently as possible, in the place you call home, while maintaining your dignity, choices and quality of life.
I work weekdays and weekends and will always try to be as flexible as possible around the needs of my clients and their families.
A little about me
Outside of nursing and caring, I am a mum to two grown-up daughters and share my home with one much-loved dog and a cat.
I enjoy walking, gardening and being outdoors, as well as reading, exercise, learning new things and going to the theatre.
I look forward to getting to know you and, most importantly, making a difference.