Debbie was a much loved member of our team and she worked with hundreds of families and adults during her time at the Sycamore Trust. She was respected by all of her professional counterparts for her knowledge and experience, she supported all of her families with kindness, care and respect and she was a fantastic member of the Sycamore team, always willing to help, share a smile and laughter and look after us all.

Debbie had a short but very brave battle with cancer and passed away at home with her family on Saturday 27th April.

Sycamore CEO Cheryl Kearney said; "Debbie was a joy to work with. She was so supportive of me when I became CEO. I will miss her both professionally and personally and she is a great loss to everyone at the Trust and the autism community. We would ask that at this time, everyone respects Debbie's families privacy and that you are mindful that this a very difficult time for the Sycamore Trust staff team who have been deeply affected by this very sad loss. Finally, please keep Debbie and her family in your thoughts and prayers"