Cathy has worked in the Sheffield Haemophilia & Thrombosis Centre caring for adults with inherited & acquired haemostasis disorders since 2006. She is a keen advocate for the patient and families needs, focusing on shared decision making, health education, service development, women's health & ageing. She has run a number of projects evaluating the role of Nurse Specialists within bleeding disorders care & is currently working on one on advanced practice. She runs the national Contemporary Care course for people living with bleeding disorders supporting nurses and allied health professionals to develop their knowledge & skills in this field. She is the chair of the World Federation of Hemophilia nurses committee & works with many of the associated patient organisations including The Haemophilia Society, TTP Network & VWD alliance on many of their patient events & projects. Cathy was winner of the Nursing Times Nurse of the Year award 2024.