"I am a mum to an adult son with autism, severe learning difficulties and extreme anxiety disorder. I have a lot of experience of the challenges parents and carers face with schooling and respite care for young people with disabilities as well as the difficult transition to adulthood.

In my professional career, I worked for many years supporting young people in schools who were autistic or had mental health challenges. I also supported their families by attending Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and review meetings. I support Bexley Voice at the regular Tea & Talk sessions and the school and community events programme."