ABOUT ME

My background is adult nursing, having worked as a Registered Nurse in Intensive Care and hepatology clinical research. In 2022, I stepped away from clinical work to pursue a Masters in Public Health and explore new areas of healthcare. I completed my Masters in 2024, and now work in a non-clinical role in a mental health charity. 

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Additionally, I work with the CQC as an Expert by Experience for mental health and autism/learning disability services, including Mental Health Act Reviews and service inspections. I am a qualified autistic co-trainer for the Oliver McGowan mandatory training programme for autism and learning disabilities. 

I have lived experience with complex PTSD, autism and ADHD, and type 1 diabetes. I am a survivor of sexual violence, and an intensive care survivor. 

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I am passionate about mental health, sexual and reproductive health and rights, LGBTQIA+ care, and preventative healthcare. Voluntary work is also incredibly important to me- I volunteered at the organisation I currently work for for 2 years whilst studying, worked as a campaign leader with Youth StopAIDS for a year, and served as a trustee for my local Healthwatch for almost 3 years.

All information comes from a combination of my own experience, local and national guidelines, podcasts, textbooks and journals- all content included in blog posts is correct to the best of my knowledge and referenced as fully as possible. Please be aware that information may go out of date, and should not replace medical advice or be used in place of local policy and guidelines. All views or opinions expressed are my own, and not those of my employer or colleagues. All content is my own, unless otherwise stated. 

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I'm on twitter and instagram at @christienursing and am always open to suggestions for topics and content!