Experienced leader with more than 26 years’ experience  in urgent ‘out of hospital’ healthcare; passionate about providing high quality, safe patient centred services and being a caring and nurturing employer.  Specialising in the development and delivery of innovative services, embracing the use of digital technology to improve patient outcomes, reduce inequalities and maximise return on investment for the benefit of the NHS.

Michaela is also a director of the Greater Manchester Urgent Primary Care Alliance (in partnership with Bardoc and gtd Healthcare) and has been instrumental in the collaborative partnership approach to developing the Greater Manchester Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) and dental helpline.

Excited and optimistic about the new Integrated Care System landscape and opportunities for further integration of services and collaborative partnership working; in particularly in addressing the NHS workforce challenges of today and improving the future healthcare needs of our people.