Paul Ashley

A Substance Misuse expert with over 25 years experience in Health & Social Care, Criminal Justice and Substance Misuse Sectors in both clinical and managerial roles. 

His main area of expertise is focussing on service intervention portfolio development as well as supporting services through change management in commissioning / transfer of provider scenarios. In addition, a designer of group programmes for clients and training packages for recovery workers across a variety of topics surrounding drugs & alcohol.

Paul has worked in residential rehab, prison, adult community service, primary care, hospital and criminal justice settings. His most recent work is conducting a pilot project focussing on including substance misuse expertise in a mental health urgent care setting.