Wales: a nation of listeners

Keith Bowen, Senior Policy Manager Wales (maternity cover).

Keith has been a senior manager in the health and social care sector at a Wales and UK level. He has worked in the voluntary and statutory sector across health, education, social care, and housing. Keith has an interest in policy, practice and legislation as well as academic research. He is a registered social worker with Social Care Wales.

Keith Bowen – National Conference Samaritans Listening Workshop Download

Last updated on 17/06/2025

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