Drug Addiction practitioner and Recovery activist , Public Speaker and Adult Social Care CQC registered Manager. Drug & Alcohol Addictions Practitioner and Manager, with over 25 years experience in the field, extensive experience in Criminal Justice Interventions as Prolific & Priority Offender (PPO) liaison officer and Team Leader for 'Tough Choices’, and currently Project ADDER. Experience of managing open access hostel for men 18+ with complex needs, including Substance Misuse, Mental Health and LD. Previously BRIC Lead (Building Recovery in Communities) which included running a Recovery Hub, Line managing Volunteers and Peer Mentors, developing and supporting activities, engagement, networking, & education in the community.A specialist in Short Term and holistic Interventions, I have been actively involved in developing a successful service which focused on a holistic and recovery focused approach.My skills and experience are supported academically by being DANOS qualified and a Master degree - MSc Contemporary issues of Drug Use. More recently I have gained substantial hands on experience working as a Social Care Manager for the Local Authority. Experience as a CQC Registered Manager for a Residential Care Home for Physical & Learning disabilities and Mental Health. SMART Facilitator, NADA Auricular Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist and a Qualified Therapist in Body massage. Other previous roles include Parish Councillor and as a Public Governor for the Tees, Esk & Wear NHS Foundation Trust. In my spare time I write Children's books which have been published by Rockpool Children's books and Ylolfa.