Dr Abbie Fordham Barnes

Dr. Abbie Fordham Barnes is a distinguished academic and healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing education and practice quality. Currently serving as a Visiting Professor at the University of Chester's Westminster Centre for Research in Veterans, Dr. Fordham Barnes engages in innovative research and community outreach to support the Armed Forces community. Additional roles include Specialist Nurse Advisor at the Care Quality Commission, Project Lead for the Midlands, Yorkshire & East of England Practice Learning Group, and former Associate Dean at the University of Wolverhampton. With a strong commitment to practicing quality assurance in education, Dr. Fordham Barnes has also contributed as an Associate Professor at Birmingham City University and held various leadership positions in practice learning initiatives across multiple universities. Holding a PhD in Fitness to Practise from Birmingham City University and multiple degrees from institutions such as the University of Wolverhampton and Sheffield Hallam University, Dr. Fordham Barnes combines academic rigor with practical expertise in healthcare.