Award-winning David Harling was inspired by The Smiths to make something of his life. He wrote a top chart hit, but chose nursing as a career, and he now leads national policy on learning disabilities

What is your job?

I am the lead for learning disability based in the nursing directorate in NHS Improvement, the new national body responsible for providing support to NHS trusts. I offer expert advice and strategic leadership to ensure we can support providers to deliver compassionate, high quality and safe learning disability services to patients.