Andrew qualified as a mental health nurse RMN in 1991 having diverted from his studies in electronics and digital technology in the late 80s to pursue a more caring vocation. A practicing Buddhist, he remains driven by fundamentals of compassion and acceptance of change. His strong interest in emerging technology including AI, biocomputing and sustainability are balanced with a broad and holistic view of health and wellbeing encompassing a very diverse range of both ancient and modern philosophies and practices. His practice is grounded in fundamentals of safe, effective and evidence based care and systematic, outcome measured treatment. He continues to work clinically across Central and North Northumberland.

A qualified independent prescriber, Andrew also has numerous additional qualifications in clinical treatments, research, teaching and leadership including successful completion of the Mary Seacole. Most recently he achieved a distinction in a PG Cert for professional practice in Law (Mental Health).

Having qualified in 91, he worked in Northumberland community services prior to moving to a joint NHS/Charity funded rehab venture for five years. He moved back into an NHS community role in Gateshead, then moved to Tynedale where he worked in primary care for 4 years. Subsequently, Andrew worked in New Zealand as a clinical nurse specialist for 3 years, before returning to the UK and managing an NHS funded care home until he moved back into the trust in inpatient services. He moved to a senior role in IAPT services in 2012 before taking on the role of community Modern Matron for Northumberland and then subsequently moving to his present role as a nurse consultant in 2017.