Les Sutton

Les is genuinely interested in people; he is very approachable and has good communication skills.

Les has managed his own support package and has been providing support to other people to manage their own packages for approximately 12 years; he has both a background in voluntary organisation run by disabled people and statutory organisations.

After gaining his Social Work degree he joined a social work team whose aims were to support Adults with Learning Disabilities and Physical Impairments, he worked with the team to develop and expand their understanding of independent living. After a number of years he joined the Directs Payments Team in Warwickshire as a Development Officer.

Les has worked in three local authority areas which have piloted Self Directed Support; this has provided him with further experience of support planning, developing and costing complex support packages. His focus is always on what is the outcome for the individual.

Les is consulted by Social Care Professionals from multi disciplines regarding Independent Living.

Les is a strong advocate for independent living and believes that given the right support everyone can make their own choices, be in control and achieve their own outcomes.

email: les@roxburghuk.com

CRB Disclosure Number: 00115329816

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