Denise Bowles

Hello my name is Denise and I am an Expert by Experience at Inclusion North.

 

My Experience

 

I have a mild learning disability, but only got diagnosed at the age of 21.

I have lots of experience as part of a Care and Treatment Review panel.

I am an Enter and View authorised representative for Healthwatch Derbyshire.

Visiting health and social care settings to see how they are working and making suggestions for improvement.

 

My Skills and Knowledge

 

I am able to ask the right questions at the right time.

Good communicator.

Approachable.

A good team player.

 

What is important to me

 

Listening to people.

Being understanding.

Kind  and Caring.

Family and friends.

People being given a chance.

 

What people say about me

 

I like a bit of banter.

Confidence in myself.

Friendly person.

Kind and caring.

 

I Enjoy

 

Singing and song writing.

Going to gigs and concerts.

Socialising.

Holidays abroad.

Being a voice for people with disabilities.

Reading the Covid news for Inclusion North.