
I have always had an interest in women's health and women having control over their own bodies. I lead by building networks, relationships and connections that ensure no midwife is isolated and every midwife can feel confident in providing the best care.
I advocate for midwives so they can advocate for women.
This means the midwifery service across remote and rural Scotland is collaborative and supportive, providing professional, holistic care for Mothers and babies.


And I believe every woman should have that opportunity, and every midwife should understand what that relationship feels like.




That is really key to why I do it.


It's looking at all the things to do with the profession and the development of the profession, and ensuring that government have appropriate and up to date advice on midwifery.


There's something about working in away like this, you're not isolated in practice.


You don't have to have all the answers, you just have to give people the space to find the answers. And that is really satisfying.

Everything's about relationships.




It has revolutionised the way we can provide care in a remote rural area.



I was hugely proud. As a midwife, what a pleasure to see your grandchild being born in their own community, and recognise that the way we work here made that possible.



It's looking at all the things to do with the profession and the development of the profession, and ensuring that government have appropriate and up to date advice on midwifery.


Care that can be provided close to home, with good networks and hubs you can access locally.


But actually, it's because of the remote and rural setting that I've had opportunities to develop. In remote and rural, there isn't space for people not to innovate and develop.