With more than 20 years’ experience in health and social care, Refat Yasmeen combines frontline clinical practice with management, consultancy, and cultural advocacy. She is currently completing an Masters in Mental Health Nursing (2021–2025), underpinned by a BA (Hons) in Social Work and a Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care Management.

Her placements span:

Adult Inpatient Mental Health (GMMH NHS) – Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and dual diagnosis care.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – Support for psychosis, PTSD, self-harm, eating disorders, and reintegration into education.

Secure Units & Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) – Safety, de-escalation, and complex behaviour management.

Deaf Women’s Mental Health Unit – Advocacy and culturally competent psychiatric care for women with hearing impairments.

Residential Care for Children & Teens – Support for autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and emotional dysregulation.

Core Areas of Practice:

Trauma-informed care and narrative therapy

Safeguarding, risk assessment, and family liaison

Psychopharmacology and medication management

Culturally competent, anti-oppressive practice

MDT collaboration and reflective engagement

Her leadership roles have included:

Registered Manager, Premier Angels Ltd – Residential mental health care for older adults and dual diagnosis cases.

Registered Manager, Aromacare Ltd – Domiciliary care services

Turnaround Manager, Possibilities Day Services – Quality improvement for learning disability services.

MD, Intercare Employment Agency – Full-service care agency management.

Business Consultant, Business Link Northwest – Strategic transformation for domiciliary care providers.

Refat’s healthcare philosophy integrates clinical skill, cultural safety, and systemic change. She is committed to improving access for marginalised communities, addressing structural racism in healthcare, and advancing narrative medicine.

The same urgency applies beyond healthcare — Jammu’s cultural identity is on life support. Without intervention now, a 5,000-year-old heritage could disappear in less than 30 years.