Multi Award winning Soul Midwife, Funeral Celebrant, Eternal Optimist and a big believer in open and honest conversations with a big bit of cake on the side. Following a long career in care, I soon realised that End of Life care was where my heart and soul belonged. Being at someone's bedside as they took their last breath seemed the most natural thing in the world for me to do. This isn't just a job to me, this is part of who I am. I have vast experience in Domiciliary and Palliative care over 11 years, and as well as being a Soul Midwife for the last 6 years, I worked at my local hospice for 8 years. I offer a wide range of End of Life support in the community, in Hospices, Care Homes and Hospitals and also for local businesses.

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Some things you might like to know about me...
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Having completed all my training at the Soul Midwives School in Dorset with Felicity Warner, I actively work around the South East and beyond. I am also a Regional Mentor and TLC Trainer for the school and an Angelic Reiki Practitioner.
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I hold multiple qualifications in End of life and Dementia care including The Care Certificate. I am 'Sage and Thyme' foundation level trained, I have Grief and Bereavement qualifications, as well completion of multiple ‘Train the Trainer’ courses. I have 20 years previous experience as a Retail Manager, at one time managing a store of £8 million turnover with 80 staff. I have advanced communication skills and extensive experience in team building, coaching, training, public speaking and personal development.
I completed my Independent Funeral Celebrant training and certification with The Academy of Modern Celebrancy in 2021.
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I completed the Coffin Club Celebrant Plus course in May 2022
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I became a member of The CPD Cerification Service and an accredited trainer and course creator, in Summer 2023.
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I have all relevant insurances, a full clean driving licence and DBS check.
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I have extensive knowledge and understanding of working alongside other health care professionals and can provide expert information about different services, agencies and organisations. I have gained a vast understanding of GP’s, district nursing and community support including forms, funding and paperwork
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I am an award winning Funeral Celebrant and was the AGFD Celebrant of the Year Winner 2023 and Finalist again in 2024.
I was the winner of the Best Influencer and Campaigner award in the Palliative and End of Life Care awards June 2024.
I am the creater of the CPD Accredited death education course - ‘Dying for a Cuppa’ Ⓡ - The Masterclass.
I host my own award nominated death cafe style sessions on Facebook called ‘Dying for a Cuppa’ Ⓡ
I was a recent Marie Curie and Project Echo panelist in 2024.
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I personally have a deep spiritual faith but all areas of my work are non-denominational, I support all faiths and none.
I am on the Adult Care steering group for the app and online platform AfterCloud
I am on the board of advisors for the Whiteballon Funeral Hub
I was a judge in the Great British Care awards 2024
I support various cancer support charities and organisations with direct patient support, group sessions and workshops (for staff and those who use their services)
Supporting the Dying
Honouring the Dead
Educating the Living
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