Speakers

Featured speakers

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  Ben Troke

  Partner, Weightmans

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  Ben is a nationally recognised specialist in mental capacity and health and social care law, with over 25 years’ experience. A leading Court of Protection practitioner, author and speaker, he advises on complex legal and ethical issues, including deprivation of liberty, medical treatment decisions and digital health and care.

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  Claire Barcham

  Senior Policy Advisor, ADASS

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  Claire Barcham is a Senior Policy Adviser at the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), bringing extensive experience in safeguarding, social work and professional practice development. Her career spans policy, frontline safeguarding leadership and supporting improvements in adult social care practice.

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  Alex Ruck-Keene KC (Hons)

  Barrister, 32 Essex Chambers

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  Alex is a leading barrister, writer and educator specialising in mental capacity, mental health law and healthcare ethics. An Honorary King’s Counsel and Professor of Practice at King’s College London, he is widely recognised for his legal expertise, influential publications and ability to make complex law accessible to frontline professionals.

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  Michael Brown

  Mental Health Cop

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  Michael is an experienced specialist in policing, mental health and criminal justice, with nearly 27 years in operational and national policy roles. An expert witness, researcher and international speaker, he has influenced UK policing practice, particularly in mental health crisis responses, deaths following police contact and protecting vulnerable people.

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  Soyeb Aswat

  Social Worker, BIA/AMHP

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  Soyeb is an experienced Social Worker, Best Interests Assessor (BIA) and Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), with over 25 years in health and social care. His career spans the voluntary and public sectors, with experience in young carers, fostering, leaving care and specialist mental health practice.

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  Lucy Series

  Associate Professor in Social Care Law and Policy

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  Lucy Series is an Associate Professor in Social Care Law and Policy at the University of Bristol. Previously a Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University, Lucy brings extensive academic and research experience, with a particular focus on the legal frameworks, rights and policies shaping adult social care.

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  Professor Sara Ryan

  Academic and author, Manchester Metropolitan University

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  Professor Sara Ryan is Professor of Social Care at Manchester Metropolitan University and leads the Learning Disabilities and Autism Research Group. A passionate researcher and activist, her work challenges inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities and their families, advocating for social justice, inclusion and meaningful change.

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  Dr Ben Marram

  Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, Clarity Psychology

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  Dr Ben Marram is a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist and Chartered Occupational Psychologist specialising in acquired brain injury, neurological conditions and psychological rehabilitation. Working across NHS, independent and medico-legal settings, he brings extensive experience in neuropsychological assessment, therapeutic interventions and person-centred rehabilitation.

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  Eleanor Tallon

  Independent Social Worker, BIA and MCA Specialist

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