I am a Professor in Mental Health Care, Head of School, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work and Associate Dean Research & Innovation for the College of Health and Social Care at the University of Salford.
I worked in mental health care since 1975 gaining over 20 years of experience in nursing and service management and service development.
I left the NHS in 1995, joining first Manchester Metropolitan University, and then in 2006, the University of Salford.