I am an Occupational Therapist and was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2013. I have past experience of working with people affected by this condition as well as being a person living with MS. I underwent a successful Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant at Sheffield Hallam in 2016 as part of the MIST trial and therefore fully appreciate the importance of research. 

I strongly believe that people living with the condition should be at the heart of any research that may have the potential to change the lives of those affected with MS. As a healthcare professional and a MS patient I am able to offer views from both perspectives and provide positive input into the group, increase the profile of the disease and help disseminate findings to improve the future for other patients.

Worked in legal and constitutional governance field for 30 years.

Have always been active in outdoor pursuits- sailing, caving, walking, somewhat curtailed since been diagnosed with secondary progressive MS but still like to be outdoors on a good day.

For me it is important to feel proactive, doing what I can to manage my health – part of that is being involved with this group as I can learn and understand more about the research, meet and get to know they people involved.