A scientific career was an aspiration from a young age. I am a registered Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council, a registered Chartered Scientist and a Fellow member of the Institute of Biomedical Science, and with over 15 years’ experience in the specialism of Clinical Microbiology. I have worked as a Senior Biomedical Scientist and an Operational Manager/Deputy Lead BMS. In January 2021, I joined PHW as a Senior Clinical Biomedical Scientist, where my Narrative Reporting in Microbiology dialogue began. To me, Narrative Reporting not only aids diagnostic decisions, but it is an engagement, providing bespoke reporting, making the laboratory report more meaningful, educational and ultimately aiding clinical management of the patient.