Here’s a selection of articles I’ve written. Further examples can be found here and here.
Health & wellbeing
10 simple ways to beat the gloom this January
Always catching colds? Here’s what your doctor wants you to know
How staying active is helping people manage Parkinson’s
What we can learn from the world's super-isolators?
Six science-backed ways to boost your immune system as lurgy season arrives
How stress affects heart health
Why are wellbeing experts concerned about the ‘lazy girl job’ trend?
Fitness & outdoors
Keen to tackle your first open water swim challenge in 2025? Here’s what to think about
Former Olympian Perri Shakes-Drayton shares top training tips for new runners
Is it safe to go running in the rain?
Are slow running and micro workouts effective exercises?
Rucking is the new health craze being added to fitness regimes this summer
Want to do more hiking this summer? Seasoned walkers share their top tips for newbies
Paratriathlete Claire Cashmore on how to get started with new fitness goals
Keen to take up climbing? Top UK climber Shauna Coxsey on the ‘mind-blowing’ growth of the sport
Celebrity interviews
Edith Bowman: ‘I love my job but I never want to be complacent’
Ellie Simmonds: Not saying yes to everything is important
Bake Off’s John Whaite on his lowkey wedding and taking a ‘little step away’ from TV work
Strictly’s Shirley Ballas: I still turn to my mum for advice
Emma Willis on growing up with strong women, and how husband Matt taught her to value self-care
Corrie’s Sue Cleaver on finding confidence at 61: I’m not going to let fear or society hold me back
Trinny Woodall: I can’t switch off
TV’s Dr Amir Khan on the power of ‘green prescribing’
TV presenter Vanessa Feltz on ‘tidal wave’ of support received following recent breakup
LGBTQ+ life/Diversity and inclusion
Pride Month: LGBTQ+ employees on creating a positive workplace culture
We are managers with a disability – this is what we want all leaders to know
What is maternity leave coaching and why is it important?
How can I be a better ally to trans people right now?
Disability Pride Month: Motor neurone disease diagnosis spurred us on to get married
Planning an LGBTQ+ wedding? Why inclusivity can be a driving factor for couples
Travel
Why this sliver of paradise is an ideal choice for LGBT+ honeymoons
Wine, waterfalls and street food – why Portland needs a spot on your travel wish-list right now
The Big Five: Ireland’s Ultimate Bucket List challenge
Cycling through Vietnam and Cambodia
Why Mauritius isn't just for lovers
My week as a Grand Canyon river rat
Brand content work
I’ve done consultancy and campaign workshops with a range of healthcare brands and PR agencies, and worked with healthcare communications agencies and organisations as a copywriter, editor and content specialist - including Fight for Sight, One Vision Health, London Andrology, Wimbledon Clinics and Hadley Wood Hospital (part of Royal Free London Private Patients unit).
These are a few examples:
Fight for Sight - annual report 2017/2018 (copywriting)
Fight for Sight - A-Z Eye Conditions (copywriting)
Hadley Wood Hospital (copywriting for treatment/services pages)
Wimbledon Clinics (planning and writing blogs)