Speaker
Paul Callaghan
Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Autistica
Biography
Paul joined Autistica in December 2025 to lead the charity’s policy and public affairs work. He brings over ten years’ policy experience in health and social care, with a focus on tackling inequalities, addressing national data gaps, finding out what matters to those using services, and making sure people’s stories lead to national improvements.
Paul joins from Healthwatch England, where he led work on unmet social care needs, referral black holes, and waiting list disparities. He has supported key national workstreams, including the 10-Year Health Plan, the elective recovery and reform plans, the GP Patient Survey, and the independent ADHD taskforce.