William Case CF About Will… William Case CF is a disabled person with experience of being supported to have his voice heard by a community advocate back in 2009. Prior to this, he was isolated within the community and never felt understood. After working with his community advocate, William then embarked on an internationally recognised leadership course called ‘Partners In Policy Making’, which gave William the confidence to advocate for himself and support other people…

Iggy Patel My name is Iggy Patel, I am an Ex investigatory local authority officer and have very good knowledge of Equlities the Care Act and Continuing Health care. I specialise in policy, sec 149 duties, coproduction and case law. I have written a number of blogs and have created and freely shared training resources with advocacy services/training organisations. I consider myself very solution focused with smart planning and reviewing. I am creative and highly…

Isaac Samuels About me… For the past 25 years, I have dedicated my life to reducing the barriers faced by Disabled People and seldom heard groups that are often overlooked. My work focuses on openly and honestly exploring these barriers and supporting individuals in re-telling their narratives in ways that empower and strengthen them. Rooted in sharing personal stories and helping others do the same, I strive to ensure equal opportunities for all, regardless of…

Reshma Patel About me… Awaiting biography I’m passionate and comfortable speaking about: Drawing on social care Drawing on health care Personal Health Budgets Direct Payments / Personal Budgets Peer Support Funding of social care University – Social Work Co-production Lived experience I’m happy contribute, speak and present: Online, face to face at events, be pre-recorded, on radio or television, in writing or parliamentary. I am based in the West Midlands but happy to travel. I…

Kevin Healey BCAv About me… I’m a campaigner for Autism & ADHD and a charity founder of two charity’s I’m passionate and comfortable speaking about: Drawing on social care Peer Support Politics I’m happy contribute, speak and present: Face to face at events, on radio or television or parliamentary. I am based in Stoke but happy to travel. I need a quiet space. Get in touch with me HERE

Sophia Erskine About me… I have lived experience of holding a personal health budget. I have a masters in inclusive education and I’m a qualified teacher. I also have a degree in drama, film and television. I am passionate to have inclusion for all – and all means all! I’m passionate and comfortable speaking about: Drawing on social care Drawing on health care Personal Health Budgets Direct Payments / Personal Budgets Children’s services Peer Support…

Richard Currie About me… I am an experienced disability advisor having worked several years advising, testing and sharing real life experiences with organisations. Compassion and empathy are the values that drive his like and work. Being a differently abled member of society he has a unique insight into the experiences of disabled in our community. He has given comment on disability issues to a range of media outlets on TV radio and written media on…

Andy Walker OBE About me… I have lived experience of drawing on health and social care. I am a motivational speaker who describes my story of success and tragedy by overcoming the odds living with a high-level spinal injury after a diving accident. I run an international consultancy organisation Challenges perceptions of what can be achieved I’m passionate and comfortable speaking about: Drawing on social care Drawing on health care Personal Health Budgets Direct Payments…