Katherine Hickman qualified from Leeds University in 2000. She originally did a Medicine Rotation acquiring her MRCP before settling into general practice. Since qualifying, she has worked as a GP Partner and is now enjoying life as a salaried and out-of-hours GP.

Over the years, Katherine has developed a keen interest in respiratory medicine and is Respiratory Lead for Leeds North CCG and is also currently heading the Bradford Breathing Better programme. She has worked extensively with PCRS. She is keen to improve the standards of respiratory care across Leeds and Bradford after completing a COPD Leadership Programme with the Leeds Institute for Quality Healthcare.