Based at the Centre for Health Science in Inverness, I work as a Lecturer within the Department of Nursing and Midwifery for The University of the Highlands and Islands.

I have 20 years nursing experience working with people with learning disabilities and their families across a range of settings. Latterly I specialised in working with people with learning disabilities whose behaviour was perceived as challenging using the framework of positive behaviour support. In addition I have been involved in a range of initiatives aimed at addressing the health inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities and I continue to be involved in work in this area. I have an interest in the area of human rights in healthcare and the safeguarding of adults who may be at risk of harm.

Research

• Improving Access to Screening Programmes for People with Learning Disabilities
• Learning Disability Liaison Nursing
• Impacts of moving from long stay residential care
• Peer Education

• MSc Positive Approaches to Challenging Behaviour
• BSc Specialist Practice in the Community (Learning Disability Nursing)
• Diploma in Higher Education (Learning Disability Nursing)
• Certificate in Education (Adult Post Basic)