Ruth trained at the Royal Free Hospital, London, beginning her neurology career as a student nurse in 1988 and has never looked back. With over 27 years as a specialist nurse in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders, Ruth is deeply passionate about improving care for people with long-term neurological conditions.

Now Director of Services at the MS Trust, Ruth leads on advancing education, support, and resources for people with MS and the professionals who care for them. Her previous role as Head of Nursing at Neurology Academy was pivotal in developing her leadership in neurology education, collaboration, and service innovation; skills that underpin her new position.

Ruth has established and led multiple specialist services in the UK and Australia, from MND and MS services based in both district general hospitals and community neurorehabilitation teams. She has authored and co-authored national publications on bladder management, movement disorders, and MS care pathways, and has presented at national and international MS conferences.

A winner of both the Neurology Academy Intermediate and Advanced MasterClass projects, Ruth continues to champion collaboration, empowerment, and innovation in nursing. She also serves as lead faculty for the MS, Uro-Neurology and Palliative Care Academies, and sits on the RCN Neurosciences Forum committee.

Outside of work, Ruth enjoys painting, open water swimming, and spending time with her family.