Meet Us!

Welcome to Disability Initiative.  My name is Lucy Brown, DI’s Chief Executive, and I am delighted to welcome you to our website.   I hope you find it interesting, informative and above all I hope it encourages you to find out more about what DI can do for you. I have worked in senior positions in both the statutory and voluntary sector, both large and medium sized organisations but I believe that none are as unique and as inspiring as Disability Initiative.   So, let me introduce you to DI’s greatest asset – our staff!

Sarah Manager	Nicky OT	Anita Senior Keyworker	Wendy Senior Keyworker	Diana Keyworker	Judith Keyworker	Andrea Keyworker	Chris Keyworker	Maggie Keyworker
Kayley Keyworker	Nichola Project Manager	Lynzi Part-time Keyworker	Brian Finance Director	Marie PA to CEO	Nicky Administrator	Nicky Receptionist	Jan Receptionist

All our team are passionate about the work they do.  They have a firm belief in team work and a commitment to providing a high standard of support, ensuring personal choice, dignity, freedom and positive outcomes to each individual client.

They are well qualified for the posts they hold and DI ensures that all staff and volunteers are enhanced CRB checked and referenced.  Many staff come to DI from varied backgrounds including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, teaching and vast experience in the health and social care field.   In addition, all staff and volunteers undergo regular training including:

• POVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults)
• Professional Boundaries
• Condition Related Training, e.g Epilepsy, CVA, MS, Traumatic Brain Injury
• Moving & Handling Skills
• Care Planning
• Risk Assessment
• Health & Safety
• Fire Marshalling
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• NVQs in Business & Administration and Health & Social Care
• Other Professional Qualifications and Courses, e.g Moving Into Management