Category: Bios

I am undertaking a PhD, working with young people with learning disabilities as co-researchers to explore their own experiences of resilience – what is helpful and what is not.

I am a Peer Youth Engagement Worker in Blackpool. I became involved with Boingboing through volunteering for Co-production group. I’m creative, passionate about helping people and am really looking forward to bringing my creativity to my role at Boingboing.

I have a background in both social work and teaching. I began my working life supporting disadvantaged groups or individuals, often using sport and outdoor adventure.

I have practised as a Social Worker for over 30 years, and have always tried to work resiliently. My areas of expertise are child mental health, child abuse, neglect and fostering.

In my spare time I tour a stand-up comedy show as a fundraiser against NHS privatisation and cycle my bike increasingly slowly over the South Downs.