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Leanne Ingram

Clinical Support Practitioner

I have 13 months of direct experience with ADHD and many more years of indirect experiences. My background is as a mental health nurse, so I have worked with the full range of mental health conditions since qualifying as a nurse in 2008. Being ab...

ADHD360 Leanne Ingram

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma of Nursing Studies

University of Sheffield

2008

BSc (Hons) in Acute Mental Health Care

University of Hull

2012

V300 Independent & Supplementary Prescribing

University of Sheffield

2016

Advanced ADHD Practitioner

CPD Certified - ADHD360 Academy

2022

About me

I have 13 months of direct experience with ADHD and many more years of indirect experiences. My background is as a mental health nurse, so I have worked with the full range of mental health conditions since qualifying as a nurse in 2008.

Being able to see someone move from a place of despair and hopelessness into a more positive place is the best part of my job. I have always felt this has been the gift of being a mental health nurse. There is nothing more powerful than making a positive difference in someones life.

I have a very diverse background therefore over the years have accrued skills that I feel make me a better nurse. My first venture into the working world was in the pharmaceutical field, which triggered my interest in medicine in general. I found direct patient interaction more rewarding therefore moved in to the learning disability field before finally opting to train as a mental health nurse. I have moved in to management roles but always found myself needing to have that direct patient involvement as this is where I feel I make the most difference!

I have attended the Academy to develop my knowledge around ADHD in more depth. I first came across ADHD in my personal life. I had been a mental health nurse for many years and yet had failed to spot the ADHD in someone close to me. Sadly there was little training around ADHD back when I trained. This sparked my passion for learning as much as I could about neurodiversity. My special interest is around women and ADHD, and the presentation of ADHD in those who are seen as gifted and talented at a young age.

I spent many years in acute inpatient settings and was part of development work which enhanced the experience of that patient group.

I have always been passionate about people having good quality care and taking part in that improvement project brought such positive feedback. I was one of the first nurse prescribers in that inpatient area and became a champion for medicines management. This enabled me to take a full and active role in the patient journey and I am incredibly proud that I have been able to continue this. I am also registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

I have never stopped learning. I have always engaged in any training opportunities but even outside of work I subscribe to forums, journals and other avenues to ensure that I am aware of latest evidence. I am the typical bookworm who goes down many a rabbit hole!

Since lockdown happened I moved into the world of gaming, and am now usually found playing that for my downtime. I have never found the balance of maintaining lots of hobbies, and am generally quite content spending time with my family!

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