Louise began her role as Deputy Director Data Policy in the Joint Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)/NHS England Digital Policy Unit in October 2022.

She has responsibility for ensuring that the policy and legislative framework for data in DHSC and NHS England is fit for purpose and supports delivery of the commitments and outcomes of the government’s Data Saves Lives strategy, driving improvements in access to health and care data for the benefit of the public and the system as a whole.

Prior to her current role, Louise worked in a number of other Government departments including the Cabinet Office, Home Office and Ministry of Defence, as well as being part of the secretariat for an independent inquiry. Her roles have spanned policy and project delivery and have involved close working with government ministers. She has a keen interest in successful policy implementation and the value of data in this. Prior to joining the civil service, Louise worked in local government and holds an MSc in International and European politics from the University of Edinburgh.