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I'm Pat Hobson
With over 3 decades of experience, our Independent Nurse Consultant Pat is dual qualified in both mental health and general nursing, offering a comprehensive perspective on dementia care, safeguarding, and the management of individuals with complex needs. Pat gained her Msc in Gerontology in 2013 (which focused on key aspects relating to mental capacity and safeguarding in older people, and a Bsc Nursing in 2001 (in which her research was on rehabilitation in people with dementia). Her professional journey began in 1994, when she first stepped into the field of dementia care, commitment that has shaped her career and influenced practice across the health and social care sectors.
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NICE TO MEET YOU!
I'm Mark Hobson
With 28 years of experience as a Social Worker, Mark brings a wealth of specialist knowledge and practical expertise across a wide range of complex areas, including mental health, forensic mental health, prison settings, physical disabilities, children and families, older people and dementia care. His extensive and diverse background has equipped him with a holistic and adaptable approach to supporting individuals, teams, and organisations in the most challenging of circumstances.
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Specialist consultancy in dementia care, safeguarding, and complex case management.
Bespoke Education and Coaching
Bespoke training and coaching for individuals and organisations.
Governance and Strategic Support
Governance and strategic support for public and charitable sectors.

Our Associates
Our strength lies in the expertise, compassion, and dedication of the people we work with. Our associates are a carefully selected network of other organisations and professionals who bring deep, hands on experience across dementia care, safeguarding, and the management of complex health and social care cases.
We work collaboratively with our associates to ensure that every client and workforce benefits from the right blend of insight, innovation, and practical support. Whether leading a safeguarding investigation, advising on best practice in dementia care, or helping to untangle the complexities of a multi-agency complex case, our associates are trusted, skilled, and ready to make a difference.
Together, we bring clarity to complexity and compassion to every situation and individual case.
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"I just wanted to write to you to say a massive thank you for all your hard work in completing the Safeguarding Assurance Audit on time."

"You were professional at all times and supportive to all staff who met with you. Your attention to detail is second to none and thank you for such a comprehensive report."

"Pat has a measured approach, knowledge and experience."

"Many thanks for your enthusiasm, and pragmatism approach. "
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