Sally Layland qualified as a social worker in 1994 and has considerable practice experience in a range of social work settings.

Sally became an Independent Social Work Consultant in 2005 and in order to direct her specific passion in social work in supporting the rights of the most vulnerable people in our society, she sought a good working understanding of social care law, so she could advise, enable and stand up for these people. In practice this translated to training practitioners at all levels, concerning their responsibilities when Safeguarding Adults, MCA 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, The Care Act, Person-Centred Risk Assessments and Best Practice in Recording. She has also undertaken independent MCA assessments and Best Interests decisions, Independent Chair in dispute Adult Safeguarding situations, various Case File and DoLS audits and supporting councils with Safeguarding Adult’s policy reviews.

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