Mike has over 16 years’ experience in the adult social care sector. His background is in designing, implementing and managing services that effectively meet people’s needs. This includes services funded by the Home Office, local authorities, Lloyds TSB and the Big Lottery. He is also a published academic author with 18 years experience teaching in higher education.

Anita is highly experienced in providing advice and support to people seeking local adult social care services. She is an experienced manager of Housing and adult social care services, including provision of advocacy and services to people in residential homes under the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Claire is highly experienced in providing advice and support to people seeking local adult social care services. With a background in housing and accommodation she went on to develop a detailed knowledge of adult social care through the provision of advice and information services. She also works closely with people in residential settings under the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Maryka has extensive experience of residential care services for people with complex needs. This includes the planned support of all aspects of a person’s care; ensuring that this is maintained and documented through accurate record keeping. She utilises this experience in her role monitoring people under the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and supporting them to access the Court of Protection.

Glynis is a former Registered Nurse who went on to work with people undergoing rehabilitation within the Criminal Justice System. This has provided her with a wealth of experience helping people to overcome barriers to social inclusion. Glynis also works closely with people in residential care under the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards.

Akash’s background is in managing residential care for people with learning disabilities. He has first-hand experience of working with Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors and therefore has a practical understanding of CQC reports. Akash also works closely with people in residential care under the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Deborah is a qualified and experienced trainer of care home staff and delivers courses including Safeguarding of Adults at Risk, Health and Safety, Person Centred Care and Medication Awareness. She is also a qualified researcher who has produced service evaluation reports for the Home Office and local authorities.

Heather is an experienced manager of residential care service and educational support for people with learning disabilities. She is a passionate advocate of developing personalised care for people and has specialist experience in the use of Makaton and bespoke visual communication techniques. Heather utilises these skills in her work monitoring people in residential care under the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.