Jeff Wheelwright Email and Phone Number

I have more than 30 years experience in adult social care services, gained in roles including direct social work, management, training, higher education and policy development. My focus for the past decade has been on helping individuals and families to take control of their own lives through purchasing and managing their own support. I have implemented direct payment pilot schemes, facilitated self help initiatives, evaluated innovative projects and assisted user led organisations in applying… Show more I have more than 30 years experience in adult social care services, gained in roles including direct social work, management, training, higher education and policy development. My focus for the past decade has been on helping individuals and families to take control of their own lives through purchasing and managing their own support. I have implemented direct payment pilot schemes, facilitated self help initiatives, evaluated innovative projects and assisted user led organisations in applying for support funding. I have won tenders to conduct research into aspects of personalised services including the effectiveness of outcomes for people with support needs, the information and skills needs of direct payment employers, and the influence of training on the performance of social care staff. My reports have been published on the national websites of the sector skills council and independent research organisations. Show less