Experienced freelance writer, commissioning editor, and copywriter. Specialities include health, education, social care, and media training. I write regularly for the BMJ, nursing, pharmacy and other health, social care, and education titles. Prior to becoming a freelancer in 2007, I was editor of staff paper Bupa Today, features editor for Nursing Times, and features editor for Doctor and Hospital Doctor. I spent a year as media and communications manager (maternity cover) Royal College of Psychiatrists, worked for NHS Providers press office on a freelance basis, and have experience in PR, writing press releases and working with national and local media. I started my career as a business reporter for Yorkshire Post titles. In 1995 I qualified as a secondary school teacher (PGCE) in English, Media and Drama, Oxford University.