BASW Cymru's Patrons & Ambassadors
Patrons
Ann Jones AM Labour - www.annjones.org.uk
Mark Drakeford AM Labour - markdrakeford.com
Julie Morgan AM Labour - juliemorgan.org
Aled Roberts AM Lib Dem - http://welshlibdems.org.uk/en/page/aled-roberts
Peter Black AM Lib Dem - http://peterblack.blogspot.co.uk/
Bethan Jenkins AM Plaid Cymru - www.bethanjenkinsblog.org.uk/
Lindsay Whittle AM Plaid Cymru - www.english.plaidcymru.org/lindsay-whittle-1/
Mark Isherwood AM Conservative - www.markisherwood.co.uk
Darren Millar AM Conservative - www.darrenmillaram.com
Ambassadors
Penny Lloyd
Penny is a long-standing BASW member who has lived and worked in Wales for many years. Penny was the first professional officer for BASW Cymru and was instrumental in developing partnerships and arrangements for the profession in Wales. She has vast experience of children’s services in a range of sectors. Although officially retired, Penny is still involved actively with and for BASW Cymru on a range of issues, including the most recent Social Services (Wales) Bill consultation.
Nick Lovell
Nick has been a member of the BASW Cymru Committee since its inception. He is a previous chair/cadeirydd of BASW Cymru and currently represents Wales on BASW UK’s Council. Nick is a well-respected team manager of a youth justice team in Newport.
Ian Woolrich
Ian is a longstanding member of the BASW Cymru Committee and a past chair/cadeirydd of BASW Cymru, as well as a former member of BASW UK’s Council. Ian is currently a team manager for adults with physical disabilities and sensory impairments in Wrexham.
Gabe Conlon
Gabe was Assistant Director of Social Services in Cardiff between '87 and '99 and, for a period in 1998, Acting Director of Social Services. He set up Practice Solutions (www.practicesolutions-ltd.co.uk), a Health & Social Care Consultancy in 1999. He is special advisor to Action on Elder Abuse and in 2006 contributed to the development of new protocols for protection of vulnerable adults in New South Wales, Australia. He has also been a visiting speaker at Shue Yan University, Hong Kong.
He has over 35 years experience working in health and social care sector and has worked with health providers and local authorities throughout the UK. He is a qualified psychiatric nurse and registered social worker. He is passionately committed to securing the rights of individuals and has particular interest in Human Rights law and Health & Social Care Services.
Dr Neil Thompson
Neil is a well-published and highly respected author, an experienced and successful training facilitator, a much sought-after consultant and an international conference speaker.
A social worker who established himself as a leading thinker in the field, Neil continues to play a role in shaping social work theory and practice.
He has a wealth of experience helping people deal with problems across the ‘people professions’. This includes working to increase understanding of human relations issues in the workplace to improve the wellbeing of staff, as well as empowering individuals and groups to fulfil their potential.
Published : 31st May 2012
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