Dravet Syndrome UK announces new Head of Family Services

Dravet Syndrome UK is delighted to announce that Sandra Awuah, formerly Senior Social Worker at Enfield Children’s Service, is joining the charity as its first ever Head of Family Services.

Dravet Syndrome UK is a small, independent UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Dravet Syndrome, a devastating and complex form of epilepsy that occurs in around 1 in 15,000 births. 

People with Dravet Syndrome require round the clock care for life. Living with such a complex condition has a huge impact on all the family. At the same time families face many challenges in getting the access to the support to which they are entitled and need. 

Sandra’s appointment to this newly created role is an exciting step forward in Dravet Syndrome UK’s mission to improve the lives of families affected by Dravet Syndrome.  

Galia Wilson, Chair and Trustee, Dravet Syndrome UK, says: “With her wealth of experience in social care and passion for advocating for vulnerable children and their families, we are thrilled to welcome Sandra as our Head of Family Services. She will help us to build on the achievements of our fantastic Family Support Team who already do so much to provide emotional, practical and financial help to families. 

Sandra’s appointment enables us to drive forward our strategy, including long term goals to reach even more families, improve awareness and understanding amongst professionals, particularly in social services, and to empower parents and carers with the tools and support needed to assert their rights.”

Sandra has over a decade of experience in social work within children and families, complex court work, child protection, child in need and referral and assessments, and has held senior social worker positions at several London Boroughs.