Ruben Carol is a leading expert in disability equity, access, and inclusion, helping organisations remove barriers and build truly inclusive workplaces. He has worked with organisations such as Transport for London, C2C Rail, Portsmouth University, and Uber. As a wheelchair user and amputee following a motorcycle accident and a stroke survivor, Ruben brings personal insight into the everyday barriers disabled people face. His engaging and interactive style ensures participants gain practical, actionable strategies for fostering…
Author: InControl1650
Hi I’m Luke Nash, age 26. I had started drawing on care later than most. Being involved in policy development, addressing conferences and speaking up for those people who are in wheelchairs and maybe don’t have a voice or platform to speak out is so important to me. One of my biggest achievements is working with the former prime minister and chancellor to change planning law. I had contributed by writing a report which then…
It is with deep sadness we say goodnight to the Godfather of Inclusion, John O’Brien. John has been a lead thinker, storyteller, advisor, mentor, teacher & friend to people all over the world, encouraging us all to listen & imagine better so all people could be included in life. He pioneered Person Centred Planning with his friends at Inclusion Press, wrote books & thousands of articles advocating for people to be much more curious and…
Jak Savage MBE With the influence of outstanding Social Work practice, Jak has navigated children’s social care as a child and adult social care. She has faced health, mental health challenges and acquired disability along the way and still has a long way to go. Recently, Jak has become Jak Savage MBE for 32 years’ service to Social Care and shares her life journey of 47 years lived, worked, and learnt experience. Bringing to…
David Gower David is an Associate Lecturer at University of Worcester and member (since 2013) of IMPACT Service Users and Carers Organisation based within the Institute of Health and Society at the University of Worcester. Current responsibilities include being one of two IMPACT representatives on the Social Work Management Board, and Chairing a recent joint BASW/University of Worcester Conference. He is Co-Chair of West Midlands Teaching Social Work Teaching Partnership People with Lived Experience Advisory…
Faye Medcalf I am an adult in her early 30’s with learning disabilities, autism, sensory disabilities and hidden long term health conditions and I speak up for myself and other adults with learning disabilities, autism, sensory disabilities and hidden long term health conditions in lots of different parts of their lives, like health and wellbeing, housing and transport, sport and leisure and easy read and communication and the disability organisations that do multiple support services…
Claire Crossley I am first and foremost a parent! I have 4 children with a variety of needs and have experienced all aspects of services and tribunals in the last 20 years. My oldest son now 24 is entering his last stage of education and will be accessing a bespoke package to pursue his dream of being a gaming designer. I challenged my local council who have provided 24/7 care via a personal budget since…
New resources for organising inclusive and insightful events People’s lived experiences of health and social care can bring insight and ideas that have positive implications for the development of policy and practice in public services. Yet, too often, the voices of people who draw on care and support are missing from events and debates that shape the policies and programmes that affect their lives. Social Care Future, In Control and Think Local Act Personal teamed…
