Rachel Allan was previously a Practice Lead working for The Royal Mencap Society, supporting and developing good practice in services for individuals with a wide range of complex disabilities. She graduated in psychology and went on to study both developmental psychology and mental health at post-graduate levels. Rachel has previously worked in many different care and educational settings for children, young people and adults with a wide range complex learning disabilities. She has also worked within academic research, specifically completing a two-year research associate post looking at the mental health of individuals with profound and multiple needs (PMLD). She is particularly interested in person centred planning, supporting the mental health and well-being of people with complex disabilities, and more recently, the effects of trauma and abuse in this group of individuals. Having recently taken voluntary redundancy from her role at Mencap, Rachel is now enjoying some free time (!?) to explore her personal interests while she assesses what may be the next chapter in life.....