This is a people finder page for event organisers, publication editors, news media and others to connect with a diverse range of people who draw on long term heath and social care to live their lives.
The importance of equality, diversity, co producing and inclusion is finally getting some recognition and we know organisations are looking to build strong, diverse teams.
Here you will find a growing network of people with extensive experience who draw on health and social care and are willing to share their opinions, topical views, expertise and experiences at events, conferences, Board/strategy meetings, publications and with media
If you need to speak to someone about finding the right person for you to hear from, please contact admin@in-control.org.uk and we can discuss options.
Here is a practical toolkit for event organisers with a suite of useful resources:
Social Care Future, In Control and Think Local Act Personal teamed up to research how to make events more inclusive, you can read the full report HERE
If you are a person with lived experience drawing on health and/or social care and interested in joining our database of speakers and contributors please contact admin@in-control.org.uk for further details.
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- An experienced Disability Advisor
- Qualified with a MA(Hons) in Diplomacy Law and BA(Hons) in International relations and politics
- Influences others to think differently about Disability
- Launched the movement of “When I get Old”
- Previous CEO of Community Catalysts
- Experienced in Community led solutions
- Campaigns for equal opportunities for all
- Member of TLAP’s (Think Local Act Personal) National Co production Advisory Group
- Experiences in Community Reporting
- A writer and advocate for inclusive education
- Experience of training University students and member of skills for care PA Framework panel
- Employs her own PA’s via a joint health and social care budget
- Motivational speaker overcoming the odds living with a spinal injury
- Runs an international consultancy organisation
- Challenges perceptions on what can be achieved
- Is Co Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Adult Social Care
- A Shared Lives ambassador
- Experienced in a range of roles relating to Autism, ADHD & Mental Health
- Qualified teacher with a degree in inclusive education
- Has a Direct Payment via a personal health budget
- Experienced and passionate about inclusion
- A convenor for #socialcarefuture
- Has a degree in Social Work & uses Direct Payments
- Experienced in giving lectures, hosting law info events, presented at the House of Lords.
- Founder of inCharge - technology for self-directed support & shared family care.
- Family carer and PA employer for adult daughter.
- Thought leader on care technology and innovation.
- Experienced in co-production.
- A Convenor for #Social Care Future
- Qualified as a doctor
- Experienced and passionate about people being decision makers in their own life
- Associated Director of TLAP’s partnership Board (Think Local Act Personal)
- Ambassador of DRUK (Disability Rights UK)
- Expert on accessibility issues
- A “Humaniser”, public speaker
- Trustee for several charities
- Delivers training on social care
- Campaigner for Autism and ADHD
- Founder of 2 charities
- Received British Citizen Award for his work
- Founder and CEO of “your support matters”
- Experienced in navigating the Social Care System
- Board member for NDTI (National Development team for Inclusion)
- Passionate campaigner for unpaid carers with adults with additional needs
- Started up the Out of Hours Club Rutland encouraging independence
- Involved with Carers UK and Healthwatch Rutland
An autism consultant & trainer covering autism, sensory interactions & behaviour that might challenge the neurotypical
Experience of presenting to a range of groups, Local authority/NHS staff & Families & connectors via the partners in policymaking programme
- A Convenor for #Social Care Future and founder of “Gloriously ordinary Lives”
- Passionate about the principles of inclusion, expert facilitator
- Personal experience of the mental health system & social & health care services for her adult children who she has strived & succeeded in keeping both included in mainstream life.
- Prominent activist for Disability Rights
- Advises the UK Government, Equalities and Human Rights Commission and the European Commission on Disability Rights
- Research fellow at the University of Leeds
- National Co Ordinator of Partners in Policymaking which she brought to the UK in 1996
- Played an essential part of the International Inclusion Movement
- Author of “Rights of Passage” which brings tools and wisdom to families.
- Experienced graduate of the partners in policymaking programme
- Accredited Facilitator
- Experienced as a parent supporting her (now adult) child with learning disabilities and autism to stay included in life.
- Full working knowledge of social care.
- Full working knowledge of health and services.
- 20+ years of working across all statutory organisation inc parliament and inspectorates
- Peter is a qualified social worked and spent most of his career as a senior commissioner for local authorities.
- Kim was a learning disability nurse and worked for national disability charities, private care organisations and local authorities.
- I have experience of learning disability, autism and long term health conditions
- I have experience of easy read communication information
- Lived experience of health and mental health challenges and acquired disability.
- Coproduction advocate
- Social work trainer
- Educating others on personal budgets and support planning, assessment and reviews.
- Service manager - care and support within children and young people
- Strategic direction and business planning
- Disability inclusion advocate
- Children's and young peoples coordinator - Ethical workforce solutions
- Available to speak about/deliver training on Co-Production, Domestic Abuse, Mental Health & Social Policy.
- Co-Chair of West Midlands Teaching Social Work Teaching Partnership People with Lived Experience Advisory Group
- Associate Hospital Manager, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health Trust
- Trustee for several charities
- Promotes greater personalised services for individuals
- Empowers individuals to take control of their lives
- Policy development work and advocacy
- Sits on the ASC coproduction board for local council
- Works for IMPACT and supports Social Care Future and TLAP
- Leading expert in disability equity, access and inclusion
- Columnist, actor and public speaker
- Brings a thought provoking approach to disability equity
- Founder and CEO of SEND Parent Partnerships
- Passionate cross -sector SEND Expert by Experience
- Qualified teacher with an MA in Education Policy
In Control Partnerships are providing this “people finder” platform to match and connect speakers who have lived experience of drawing on long term health and/or social care themselves or with a loved one, with those who want to hear their voice, as a speaker or are seeking their personal perspective & opinions. In Control does not cover speakers with any form of insurance (including public liability) unless stated. We advise commissioners should discuss arrangements with the speakers directly