I have 35 years’ experience of business development within the private, public, housing, charity and the social care sectors of which the last 10 years have been in developing services for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and dementia. This has included developing be-spoke accommodation tailored to the needs. At present I also offer consultancy to a Bristol based housing association - Elim Housing on development of specialised supported housing schemes in Bristol, besides working for NHS Gloucestershire ICB as a Commissioner of services for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism, primarily focusing on hospital discharges and preventing hospital admissions.