Joseph Sykes

Joseph Sykes is a seasoned professional in healthcare quality and safeguarding, currently serving as Quality Lead (Commissioning) for West Yorkshire MHLDA Provider Collaboratives at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust since February 2022 and as an Independent Quality Panel Member for Age UK since February 2023. Previous roles include Head of Quality at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and Safeguarding Lead at Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal. Sykes has contributed to research on consensual aggression and violence during sex, with published work included in the book ‘Rough Sex’ and the Criminal Law: Global Perspectives. Educational achievements encompass an MBA from The Manchester Metropolitan University, a Fellow Chartered Manager designation, a Master's in Advanced Safeguarding, and various other relevant qualifications.