Michelle Witham

Michelle Witham is a seasoned policy consultant and independent adult social work consultant with extensive experience in adult social care. Currently serving as a Policy Consultant at Slough Borough Council, Michelle also holds multiple advisory roles, including Lay Advisor for Hertfordshire MAPPA and Independent Chair for NHS England. Previous positions include Head of Service at London Borough of Hackney and Strategic Lead for Social Work at London Borough of Islington, where responsibilities included leading social work practice, managing resources, and driving service improvement initiatives. Michelle's educational background includes a Master's Degree in Management Practice from Middlesex University and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from the University of Hertfordshire, complemented by various leadership and professional development qualifications.