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Tom Sharples is an experienced operations and development professional in the care and support sector, currently serving as the Director of Operations and Development at Walsingham Support since October 2022. Previous roles include Head of Care and Support at Metropolitan Thames Valley, Interim Operational Director of Care at Millennium/Grange Group, and Interim Assistant Director of Community Services at The Disabilities Trust. Tom has also held strategic positions such as Head of Older People Services at Family Mosaic and Locality Manager at Housing & Care 21, enhancing services across supported living, domiciliary care, and residential care for diverse populations. Additionally, Tom's early career involved roles at Hightown Praetorian & Churches Housing Association, KeyRing, and Haringey Association for Independent Living. Tom's educational background includes a Master's degree in Radio Production & Management from the University of Sunderland and a Bachelor's degree in Music Technology & Media from De Montfort University.