Worked in residential child care field, Approved Schools and  as Head of v. Large Observation & Assessment centre in London .  Later as recruitment and Training Officer for management group and social care agency in London.  Eight years as peripatetic manager/trainer in care for the elderly.    Served as advisory officer to Dept. in Government and assistant editorial manager in preparation of textbooks on residential care practice.   Organiser for YTS support in Leicester New Walk Group as managed by Ian Southcott. Since retirement have given support and advice to a variety of groups concerned with presentation and public speaking.   Since retiring have been involved in writing and personal development, career advisory and support for young persons seeking employment.