Born Maryhill, Glasgow 1937
Educated Dunard Street Primary 1942 – 1949
Allan Glens High School 1949 – 1954
Higher Education Diploma in Public Administration – Glasgow University 1960
Certificate of Qualification in Social Work – Strathclyde University 1963
EMPLOYMENT
Glasgow Corporation – Health and Welfare Department 1954 – 1969
Various positions from trainee welfare officer to Deputy Chief Welfare Officer
Greenock and Port Glasgow – Joint Social Work Committee – 1969 – 1975
- Director of Social Work
Strathclyde Regional Council 1975 – 1996
Divisional Director of Social Work 1975 – 1986
Depute Director – Community Care 1986 – 1995
Director of Social Work 1995 – 1996
POLITICAL
Joined Labour Party 1952
Elected Councillor for Summerston Ward 1999 - Date
Currently Spokesperson for Childrens matters
OTHER
Member General Medical Council 1996 - 2003
(Associate Member since 1 July 2003)
Trustee Greater Glasgow Primary Care NHS Trust 1996 – 31/3/03