Throughout my experience as a student thus far, I have noticed areas that need addressing in the South West region. These include a lack of diversity, learning losses, and a need for opportunities to further develop our education.
Having felt the insurmountable pressure associated with education during the pandemic, I believe that issues relating to achievement gaps are grossly underdiscussed and lack adequate representation.
I have spoken out on issues relating to LGBTQ+ rights, advocating and leading an anti-bullying and awareness campaign, which was broadcast on ITV news. I have also written on mental health awareness and underprivileged groups within the paramedic sector and undergraduate education. By listening to student concerns, I hope to empower each individual's voice, regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexuality or gender. I have experienced homophobia within the ambulance service, from both patients and colleagues. I understand injustice and prejudice firsthand, and continually strive to represent individuals from the various groups that form our diverse society.
I am excited to hear the views and represent the unheard voices of my fellow students, for we cannot succeed when half of us are held back. I am passionate, hardworking and dedicated to improving student experience and support.
I hope to be given the opportunity to represent your voice—because the future of paramedicine needs all of us.
As the applicant for the North East region, I aim to ensure that representation is maximised regardless of education provider. Like many regional universities, there can be a lack of partnership. I believe that with solidarity between Teesside University, University of Sunderland and other private education providers such as CIPHER Medical Consultancy and Medipro, we can expand the education and employment opportunities within the North East while contributing required changes to the profession. While I'm a first year student in Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care, I've spent various years volunteering and fundraising for healthcare charities such as British Red Cross and Great North Air Ambulance. I've also worked for a consultant-led emergency and primary care provider for the past 2 years, attending various CPD events and networking with students, lecturers and North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) clinicians from various backgrounds.
My peers would describe me as friendly, approachable and open-minded with the interest of others at heart. I've invested myself with the College of Paramedics since 2018, attending both online and face-to-face conferences, alongside membership and training with other first-class international education providers such as World Extreme Medicine.
To learn more about me, please visit www.1000days2paramedicine.com