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Expert comment from Independence Support

At Independence Support, our senior leaders have decades of experience across adult social care, supported living, mental health and community healthcare.

We understand the challenges facing health and social care services and are available to provide informed, practical comment on current issues affecting the sector.

Whether discussing government policy, NHS pressures or the future of community-based support, our spokespeople bring real-world operational experience and insight from delivering services across Northern England.

Our Areas of Expertise

Our spokespeople are available to comment on topics including:

Adult social care
Supported living
Mental health services
Hospital admission prevention
Hospital discharge and step-down care
NHS and social care integration
Learning disabilities and autism
Community healthcare
Social care workforce
Crisis support
Care quality and regulation
Independent living

Meet Our Spokespeople

David Young

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

Dave has more than 20 years’ experience in adult social care, beginning his career as a Support Worker before progressing to Chief Executive Officer. He provides expert commentary on supported living, social care reform, workforce challenges and helping people to live independent, fulfilling lives.

Available to comment on:

Adult social care, supported living, social care reform, community-based care, workforce and recruitment, independent living.

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Dave Appleton

Director of Nursing

Dave is a Registered Mental Health Nurse with 30 years’ NHS experience across inpatient, crisis and senior operational services. He specialises in mental health, hospital admission prevention, community healthcare and integrated working between health and social care.

Available to comment on:

Mental health services, crisis care, hospital admission prevention, hospital discharge, NHS pressures, Integrated care.

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