Think Local Act Personal’s work is delivered by our core team.
Ian McCreath
Director
My personal and professional experiences have created in me a deep sense that collaboration provides the only approach to meeting today’s challenges across communities, health, and social care. I began my career as a support worker before roles in community development, digital journalism, operations management as well as senior policy and campaigning roles. Personalisation and coproduction have been my primary focus since 2012. Outside work I enjoy relaxing with family, live music, nature and time with our dog.
Dr Clenton Farquharson CBE
Associate Director
A devoted advocate for inclusion and equality in health and social care, my work with TLAP, SCIE, the NHS Assembly, and the NHS Quality Board reflects my commitment to systemic transformation. Drawing from personal experiences, I speak out against discrimination, aiming to break down barriers, amplify marginalised voices, and create an equitable society. When i’m not not advocating for change, I enjoy travelling the globe on cruises with my family. And as a season ticket holder for Birmingham City FC I can often be found pitch side cheering on the Blues.
Martin Walker
Head of Practice Improvement (Self-Directed Support)
Before joining TLAP I worked at Doncaster Council for many years, implementing changes driven by the ‘putting people first’ agenda. At TLAP I contribute my experience of change work at a local level, particularly around self-directed support. I’m passionate about encouraging councils and organisations to adopt Making It Real to improve lifes. Caring for my mum brings all this work to life as we share our lived experience to help co-produce improvements in Doncaster.
Fiona Flowers
Head of Practice Improvement (Making It Real)
I lead TLAP’s Making It Real work, supporting local areas to embed co-production and personalised care in a meaningful way. Collaboration is at the heart of my approach, I love bringing people together to create solutions that work for everyone. In being honest, open, kind, and breaking through the jargon, I believe we can make real change happen.
Hannah Hamer
Policy and Improvement Officer
I’m dedicated to co-producing solutions that work for everybody. My academic experience in social sciences and Global Health give me an understanding of the key issues in health and social care, and with an interest in data I’m committed to using research to influence positive change. Because of my interest in human behaviour and love for learning, I enjoy experiencing different cultures and watching documentaries about people’s lives around the world.
Jo Jo Humphreys
Interim Business Manager
I’m responsible for ensuring that everything works like clockwork behind the scenes. Passionate about our mission, I love working at TLAP and supporting the team with the innovative projects they’re working on to make care and support work better. I’m a real people person, which helps me with my work and to manage my large family. When I have time, I enjoy travelling and exploring all the places available to us in the UK.
Keely McGill
Business Admin Officer
I support TLAP with admin and business needs, and no two days are the same! As a people person, supporting others is a real pleasure for me. I’m happy to be working for TLAP and towards our vision of people having the support they need to live their life their way. Living life my way means getting out and about to enjoy the beauty of rural Suffolk where I live.