Joan Maughan

Joan has worked to support people with learning disabilities for over 20 years in social services, health and the voluntary sector. Originally trained as a teacher and subsequently as a social worker she holds a B.Ed (Hons), an MA in Social Policy and CQSW.

Over her career, Joan has worked in both direct practice and in developing and managing services. She has had a long association with the NDT, initially as an Associate Consultant and joined the agency in 1996 to develop children and family work.

In 2000 Joan was appointed as Chief Executive, after a year of Co-Directorship with Simon Whitehead, a current Associate Consultant and former Deputy Director of the NDT. Joan retired from the role of Chief Executive in June 2008, but continues her link with the NDT as an Associate.

Joan contributes to the NDT's work on service and organisational development, leadership and policy development. She is particularly interested in the needs of young people as they approach adulthood, people labeled as ‘challenging’ and those people with learning disability who have additional mental health needs.