Joanna Boddy

Joanna is a retired Social Worker with over 40 years’ experience in local authority adult services, working primarily in mental health, adult protection and services for older people. She has a particular interest in human rights and equality issues. She was a carer for her mum who had Dementia and has been a committee member of NDCAN for 3 years. She campaigns to raise awareness, improve practice and services, and for carers to be seen as equal partners in care. She represented NDCAN on the Fair Dementia Commission and has also been involved in training for Dementia Champions and Ambassadors. Joanna is also a panel member in the Childrens Hearing system.