Ben Roddis works as an IMCA in Slough and as an IMHA at Farnham Road Hospital as well as St Magnus Hospital in Haselmere and Sturt House in Walton. Furthermore I practice as a Relevant Persons Representative (RPR) in Slough. I have been working with Matrix Advocacy for approximately three years and over that period have developed a professional interest in Capacity Law and Serious Medical Treatments.

Danielle Stewart worked in Adult Social Care in day services for some years, before working to find employment opportunities for people with disabilities. She joined Matrix in July 2017 where she gained her National IMHA Qualification. She has working at hospitals across Surrey within acute, older people, Psychiatric Intensive Care Units and forensic settings. Danielle has experience in advocacy roles such as community, non instructed safeguarding and the Care Act as well as community RPR.

Deborah Robinson joined Matrix in May 2017 but has been an Independent Advocate for 20 years, starting in Cheshire as a Mental Health Advocate & Citizen Advocacy Co-ordinator. Deborah has a degree in Health & Social Sciences, the National Advocacy IMHA & IMCA Qualification and is a qualified Life Coach. She has extensive experience of working with people with mental health problems and learning disabilities both in hospital settings and in the community, and practices in settings across Surrey.

Donna joined Matrix in October 2022 as an Instructed Advocate and an RPR. Donna is a qualified Advocate experienced in providing Care Act and Generic advocacy. Previously, Donna gained over 14 years’ experience working in the community providing care and support for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health and complex needs. Donna is passionate about promoting independence and empowering people to have their voices heard, so advocacy is the perfect job for her.

Kate Baxter has worked for Matrix as a Relevant Persons Representative (RPR) in Surrey for approximately two years. Kate is committed to helping her clients have a voice and building rewarding relationships with them. She continues to learn everyday with Matrix and gain more knowledge and understanding to be able to best help her clients.

Mandy Malloy joined Matrix in July 2018. Having completed her BA (Hons) in Criminology in 2014, she worked for the probation service where she gained an understanding of the impact of mental health issues on all areas of life. She moved to co-run the Complex Needs Domestic Abuse team, a Thames Valley Police pilot project with Berkshire Women’s Aid. Here she gained experience in advocacy. She enjoys helping clients have their voice heard.

Nina Di Laudo joined Matrix in September 2018 as an RPR advocate. Nina is currently training as an IMCA. She has previously worked in Substance Misuse, for 8 years as a CARAT/Recovery Facilitator in a female high security prison and for 2 years as a Young Person’s Recovery Support Worker in a community drug and alcohol service. Nina has a BSc in Psychology and an NVQ in Substance Misuse. Nina has also worked in Community and Respite services as a Support Worker.

Sam Mould joined Matrix in April 2018 as an IMCA & RPR in the community across Surrey. Sam has worked with children and adults with learning and physical disabilities in SEN units, supported living and training settings. Sam has supported adults in a community café, teaching life skills with to aid progression into paid work. Sam has experience working with adults with mental health issues and has supported carers looking after their loved ones. Sam is studying Forensic Psychology.

Shari Bulmer joined Matrix in May 2020, working in Surrey & Slough as an IMCA/RPR. She qualified in 2018 and has worked in complex care and learning disabilities for over 10 years providing support to clients with capacity issues and complex needs, including dementia. She has been an NHS Complaints advocate, also facilitating self-help advocacy groups for LD adults in the community. Shari is training as an IMHA and is passionate about placing clients at the heart of any decision making process.

Siobhan joined Matrix in 2022 as a paid RPR providing services to people across Surrey who are subject to a DoLS. She is an excellent communicator who also works part time as a freelance copywriter. Many years ago she worked with the Matrix leadership team in a local mental health charity. She believes strongly in the services Matrix provides to people in Surrey and Slough who need support to access their rights and make their thoughts known to decision makers.