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…

Nadia Clarke About me… My name is Nadia Clarke. I live in Halifax, West Yorkshire. I am a wheelchair user with cerebral palsy, I’m deaf and use BSL and an electronic communication aid as my primary means of communication. And communicating I do…. with purpose, power and effectiveness. I was the first deaf person to receive an AAC device. I would describe myself as a strong, independent and Unique individual, who has a positive outlook…

Hope Lightowler About me… I am Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG for Adult Social Care and am a shared lives ambassador and various voluntary roles. I have drawn on adult social care since I was 18. I have lived in Shared Lives for five years. I’ve also accessed respite/short breaks and PA hours. I have Autism and ADHD and several mental health diagnoses. I’m passionate and comfortable speaking about: Drawing on social care Drawing…