Director of Adult Social Services: Keith Hinkley

Keith is responsible for planning, commissioning and providing social care services for adults, and protecting vulnerable people from harm. A key priority is to promote independence, and support people to live in their own homes wherever possible.

Areas of responsibility include:

• care for older people
• care for people with mental health problems
• care for people with learning disabilities
• care for people with physical disabilities
• working closely with partners in Health, Housing, Education, the independent sector, and voluntary organisations.

Other Council duties

• Association of Directors of Social Services Community Care Committee
• Chairman of the Learning Disability Partnership
• Chairman of the Older People Strategic Group
• Chairman of the Physical Disability Strategy Group

Contact

Tel: 01273 481288
Email: keith.hinkley@eastsussex.gov.uk