Since graduating from the University of Southampton Joanne has developed her portfolio career working across the 4 pillars of advanced clinical practice. She spent 20 years within the NHS specialising in the foot in diabetes, latterly within the Mike Edmonds Foot Unit, London where she developed her interest the management of the acute limb. Joanne is currently working as Professional Development Lead at The Royal College of Podiatry; Senior Research Assistant on the OFFLOAD project at the University of Southampton and holds a clinical caseload within private practice. Joanne is also currently co-chair of the Legs Matter coalition where she enjoys working alongside a multi-professional team to support foot and lower limb health and reduce the impact of unnecessary harm.