Kate was invited to the MediaStrong conference at City, St George’s University in London as Poet in Residence. We were covering some quite challenging topics revolving around newsroom mental wellbeing. Kate was able to capture the essence of the day beautifully and was called to the stage to close the conference with her poetry. Her words brought many in the audience to tears – not easy in a room full of journalists! – she humanised stark statistics and forged connections, tapped into emotions and helped align thoughts. People were so moved by her work and many said it was the highlight of the day. I would recommend Kate a million times over as an asset to any conference.

Kate is a gifted poet who is also skilled in pastoral care. Her poems have contributed to several of the NHS Charities Together COVID-19 anniversary events at the National Memorial Arboretum, which I have had the priviledge of leading. Her work was chosen for its poignancy and sensitvity that captured the pain, anguish and need for hope felt by so many. She was so helpful to ensure we captured the right feel for such sensitive events. 

I worked with Kate on the five year Covid memorial event for Healthcare Professionals at the National Memorial Arboretum whilst at NHS Charities Together. It was an emotional and important event and her poetry brought added depth and sensitivity and she was great to work alongside.