Speakers

Joanna has a wide-ranging background in both the NHS and the Independent sector. She has worked in schools, community nursing and Continuing Care. Joanna was a Chief Nurse in a large corporation providing homecare across the UK and now works as a consultant advisor to those working with children, young people and adults in the places they live and work, including hospices, residential homes/schools/colleges, assisted living, secure settings and family houses. Joanna is passionate about supporting people to achieve their chosen goals whilst remaining in their preferred environment; supports nurse-led care, especially for those with complex needs and is an advocate for those people who need care at home and for the nurses and carers that provide this.