I am a qualified pharmacist and a holistic health advocate. I am a mental health campaigner and an author of a collection of self help books for mental health and well being (fitrahdesigns.com). I was the finalist for the pharmacy C+D: 'Above and Beyond' 2021 award 'Online initiative of the year' 2021 award 'Health initiative of the year' 2021 award I am the winner of the pharmacy C+D: 'Above and Beyond' and 'Public Health Champion of the year' categories 2020 and was shortlisted for the 'Primary Care Partnership award' 2020. I am the winner of the pharmacy C+D 'Community Pharmacist of the year' 2019 award and was shortlisted in the 'Above and Beyond' and 'Online initiative of the year' categories 2019. I was runner up/shortlisted for 2 pharmacy Chemist + Druggist awards 2018 - 'Above and Beyond' and 'Online initiative of the year' categories. I won the Walgreens Alliance Boots Pharmacy Best Of The Best Area 2018 award for the "Community care" category - for the Mental Health project and accompanying Gratitude Journal. I teach well being classes in schools covering topics from gratitude to mindfulness and other CBT style training techniques. I am a volunteer at MIND, Penny Appeal and the British museum.

Community and Practice Pharmacist working at Kepple Lane Pharmacy & Garstang Medical Practice. 15 years as a Community Pharmacist Manager for small retail pharmacies, experienced in the challenges faced within the community sector and providing effective pharmacy services. Independent Prescribing Pharmacist working within a Medicines Management Team in a large medical practice within a rural Lancashire village town. Pre-registration Pharmacist tutor for cross sector placements - split placements within community pharmacy and General Practice. I am passionate about pharmacy and my profession, with over 20 years of experience across community pharmacy and primary care sector. Excited about the advances for pharmacists and the challenges we face within the healthcare settings.