This was followed by some time with the New Shakespeare Company based in San Francisco and a number of arts organisations afterwards.

One of my early jobs during my 25 years in the NHS, was setting up innovative models of supported housing and employment training for people with severe and profound learning disabilities. I came to Action Space about seven years ago and have participated in the organisation growth and development, enjoying the opportunities of working as a team focussing on the opportunities that art offers to everyone. I am also on the Council of City University.

I was the Chief Executive of the Legal Services Commission (LSC) from September 2006 - March 2010. I then did freelance work including a review of child protection systems and services in Vietnam.

Since Ocotber 2010, I have been working as Chief Executive of the Childrens Legal Centre, a unique charity offering information, advice and legal representation to children, young people and their families, as well as international projects, policy and research.
www.childrenslegalcentre.com

Biography:

Carolyn joined the Legal Services Commission (LSC) in September 2006 after 25 years in the NHS. She was Chief Executive of three health authorities between 1996 and 2006, finally heading the North East London Strategic Health Authority from 2002.

Carolyn led the LSC through a period of significant change, including the implementation of major reforms of legal aid. Under her leadership, the LSC doubled the number of clients receiving civil advice, developed its telephone services and expanded advice and help across England and Wales.

Carolyn is on the Council of City University, where she chairs the Remuneration Committee and is a member of the Student Advisory Group; a member of the court of Essex University and a Trustee of Action Space.