Speaker Finder Service
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.
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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Richard Currie
- 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
Sian Lockwood
- Launched the movement of “When I get Old”
- Previous CEO of Community Catalysts
- Experienced in Community led solutions
Iggy Patel
- Specialises in equality, policy, section 149 duties, Co production and Case Law
- previous investigator for local authority office
- Solution focused with smart planning & reviewing
Nadia Clarke
- 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
Andy Walker
- Motivational speaker overcoming the odds living with a spinal injury
- Runs an international consultancy organisation
- Challenges perceptions on what can be achieved
Hope Lightowler
- 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
Sophia Erskine
- Qualified teacher with a degree in inclusive education
- Has a Direct Payment via a personal health budget
- Experienced and passionate about inclusion
Andy McCabe
- 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.
Isaac Samuels
- Campaigns for equal opportunities for all
- Member of TLAP’s (Think Local Act Personal) National Co production Advisory Group
- Experiences in Community Reporting
Dr Anna Severwright OBE
- A Convenor for #Social Care Future
- Qualified as a doctor
- Experienced and passionate about people being decision makers in their own life
Dr Clenton Farquharson CBE
- Associated Director of TLAP’s partnership Board (Think Local Act Personal)
- Ambassador of DRUK (Disability Rights UK)
- Expert on accessibility issues
John Evans OBE
- Pioneer in the development of Independent living and Direct payments in the UK and Europe
- Disability rights, equality and diversity consultant and trainer
Kevin Healey BCAv
- Campaigner for Autism and ADHD
- Founder of 2 charities
- Received British Citizen Award for his work
William Case CF
- Founder and CEO of “your support matters”
- Experienced in navigating the Social Care System
- Board member for NDTI (National Development team for Inclusion)
Rich Amos
- A “Humaniser”, public speaker
- Trustee for several charities
- Delivers training on social care
Steve McGuiness
- An autism consultant and trainer covering autism, sensory interactions & behaviour that might challenge the neurotypical
- Experience of presenting to a range of groups, Local authority/NHS staff and Families and connectors via the partners in policymaking programme
- Presenter, conference speaker and mentor
Tricia Nicoll
- 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 and navigating social and health care services (inc S117) for her adult children who she has strived and succeeded in keeping both included in mainstream life.)
Dr Miro Griffiths
- 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
Lynne Elwell
- 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.
Kate Sibthorp
- Experiences 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.
Karen McCormick
- 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.
