Alison W.

Alison trained as a General Nurse in South Africa, qualifying in the early 80’s. She worked in hospital environments including intensive care before moving into research and community care. She particularly enjoys primary health care including working in a baby clinic in South Africa, where she documented baby development, gave childhood vaccines and did field work. Alison also worked in the travel industry for a few year and cared for members of her own family. Alison began to work as a live-in carer in 2019 caring for clients with motor neurone disease, dementia and assisting with personal care, medication administration, preparing and cooking meals and helping with household tasks. Alison enjoys cooking nutritious meals for her clients and likes to make sure the meals she prepares are well presented. Alison likes animals, she is very happy to help with her client’s pets, and would love to take her client’s dog for a walk if they have one. Alison is a confident driver with a UK licence and is happy is drive her client’s cars.