Gemma has led and taught across programmes in Health and Social Care since 2016. In 2019, she became our course leader for the Health and Social Care (with Foundation Year) programme at our Burnley campus. Gemma has a professional background in midwifery. She is interested in women's health, health inequalities, professional practice and public health. In 2021, Gemma commenced the Professional Doctorate in Health to explore issues around women's recovery from complex birthing experiences.