Qualified in 1999. Local authority hospital and community teams; adults with physical/sensory disabilities; autism; brain injury; older people with physical/mental health problems. Since 2013, I've provided mental capacity assessments; needs assessments; expert reports for Court of Protection; NHS continuing healthcare assessments; reviews; appeals and care act challenges. I work in partnership with adults, carers, families and professional Attorneys/Deputies. Qualified practice educator and guest lecturer, providing University teaching sessions on assessment skills, report writing, communication skills and training on The Care Act 2014 to solicitors/local authorities.