Maria Abellan

Maria Abellan currently serves as the Patient, Family and Carer Manager, and Safeguarding Lead at Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care since September 2021. Prior to this role, Maria worked at Surrey County Council from December 2012 to September 2021, where positions included Team Manager for the North West Assessment Team, Senior Social Worker, and Social Worker. Earlier experience at Essex County Council involved roles such as Senior Family Support Worker and Student Social Worker, where responsibilities included conducting assessments, managing cases, and participating in multidisciplinary teams. Maria holds a Social Work BA Hons from Havering College and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from UNED.