Having worked in local authority occupational therapy for more than 25 years I am now running a business using these skills for private practice. I am a qualified Nordic Walking instructor and am using this in rehab and enablement working with less able people and carers to encourage access to the countryside. I also lead Nordic walks for fitness and long distance walking. I am an accredited instructor with Nordic Walking UK and run courses in conjunction with other organisations including the Chiltern Society, Go Active Oxfordshire and National Trust. I continue to work as an Occupational therapist in private practice specialising in adaptations to property to maximise independence and safety in the home.