Emily works as a Practice Innovation Lead with Skills for Care. Emily has been a qualified Adult Registered Nurse for 18 years and has worked in the social care setting for 12 years. Having worked in a variety of clinical settings, Emily found that her passion lies with care of the older person and has developed specialist knowledge around supporting people who are living with dementia. Emily is a Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) Scholar Alumni, and the Co-Chair for the South West Social Care Nurse Advisory Council. This year, Emily became the first Social Care Nurse to be given the honour of being the Lamp Carrier in the 59th FNF Commemoration Service in Westminster Abbey. Emily is a Queen's Nurse and was recently presented with a Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care Gold Award.