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Sophie Sullivan

SJR Class of 2015
Studied at SJR
A level History
A level Psychology
A level Biology
Where after
University of Cumbria
BSc Nursing 2:2
Sophie is currently working for the NHS as a Community Specialist Learning Disability Nurse, a job to which she always aspired. Her main role is to provide support to people with learning disabilities who access mainstream health services, enabling them to manage their physical and mental health needs.
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