It’s clear that Saidia Illima is one busy lady.
A mother of 4 children - all under the age of 11 - Saidia only returned to study once her youngest started school.
A former pupil of Walshaw High School, Saidia already had her qualifications in Maths and English, so was able to enrol straight onto a Foundation Year in Counselling Psychotherapy at Burnley College University Courses before commencing a Health & Social degree on the Mental Health Pathway.
And her destination? Saidia is on track to reaching her dream career as a midwife.
Read all about Saidia's journey to becoming a
#HealthCareHero through the link in our bio.