Providing affordable social care solutions for people and families.
Providing affordable social care solutions for people and families.
Expert independent social work including Care Act Assessments and Mental Capacity assessments (MCA) across Kent, London, Essex, Sussex & Surrey. COP3, LPA, safeguarding, expert witness, CQC mock inspections & more.
Independent Social Worker
Expert Witness
Social Care Consultant
I deliver expert Mental Capacity assessments (including COP3 forms and decision-specific assessments), care reports, safeguarding investigations, mock CQC inspections, and a wide range of consultancy services designed to improve care quality, compliance, and outcomes.
I am an experienced and highly skilled social work professional, registered with Social Work England. My work spans statutory, private, and consultancy settings, underpinned by a commitment to high standards, legal compliance, and person-centred and strengths based practice. I collaborate with local authorities, legal professionals, and insurers to deliver expert assessments, policy frameworks, and regulatory training.
Why Choose ADL Social Care Consultancy Ltd?
Assessment & Report Services:
Risk, Safeguarding & Quality Assurance
Consultancy & Training
I am an accomplished, Social Work England–registered social work professional with over 20 years’ experience across adult and children’s services, mental health, safeguarding, education, and social care consultancy. I specialise in independent social work assessments, mental capacity and testamentary assessments, safeguarding investigations, risk reporting, and quality assurance within complex health and social care settings.
I currently work as an Independent Social Worker, Expert Witness, and Social Care Consultant, supporting solicitors, local authorities, insurers, universities, and Ofsted-registered services. My work includes producing clear, court-compliant reports, delivering expert opinion in EHC Plan appeals, care proceedings (non-statutory), and clinical negligence matters, and providing high-level consultancy to improve governance, compliance, and service quality.
Alongside frontline and consultancy work, I have been an Associate Lecturer and I am a Practice Educator, supporting the development of social workers through teaching, supervision, and assessment. I have extensive leadership experience as a Senior Practitioner and manager, including supervising staff and students, chairing complex meetings, leading safeguarding and Section 42 enquiries, and managing complaints and investigations.
I am highly experienced in policy development, mock CQC inspections, audits, safeguarding investigations, and turnaround support. Known for my calm, analytical, and solution-focused approach, I am skilled at managing risk, de-escalating complex situations, and delivering robust, evidence-based assessments that stand up to legal and regulatory scrutiny. My practice is grounded in strong values, sound professional judgement, and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for individuals, families, and services.
I am a highly experienced, Social Work England–registered social care expert specialising in brain injury and complex case management within health, social care, and medico-legal settings. I support individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injuries and other complex neurological conditions, delivering expert assessment, case management input, and strategic social care advice across rehabilitation, community, and litigation contexts.
As part of my case management role, I work collaboratively with clients, families, case managers, deputies, solicitors, insurers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate complex packages of care and support. This includes identifying appropriate care pathways, sourcing and reviewing care providers, advising on rehabilitation and support options, and ensuring that care arrangements are safe, proportionate, and responsive to changing needs.
I have extensive experience undertaking detailed care and support needs assessments, mental capacity assessments, and best interests decision-making where cognitive impairment, executive dysfunction, or fluctuating capacity impacts an individual’s ability to make informed decisions. My assessments are grounded in the Mental Capacity Act and relevant case law and are suitable for use within court proceedings, deputyship matters, and personal injury or clinical negligence claims.
My case management experience includes managing complex risk, safeguarding concerns, behavioural challenges, vulnerability, self-neglect, and family conflict, often in high-risk or emotionally charged situations. I provide clear analysis and practical solutions, balancing autonomy and risk while ensuring safeguarding duties are met and the individual’s rights remain central to all decision-making.
I regularly contribute to long-term planning and rehabilitation pathways, including advising on accommodation, staffing models, funding arrangements, and transitions between services. I also provide oversight and quality assurance of care packages, reviewing care plans, incident management, and provider performance to ensure care delivery aligns with best practice, contractual expectations, and regulatory standards.
In addition, I provide expert social care advice to inform litigation strategy, care costings, and future planning, producing structured, evidence-based reports that clearly articulate care needs, risks, and recommendations. My approach to case management is proactive, collaborative, and outcomes-focused, with an emphasis on clarity, defensibility, and achieving sustainable, person-centred solutions for individuals with complex needs.
Covering the following locations:
Online consultations and remote services are available UK-wide.
Nationwide cover can be quoted for.