Julie Kirkby

North East Representative, National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers

Julie is a member of the NAWRA Executive Committee representing the North East of England. She has worked in Welfare Rights for most of her career. Julie has been involved in training other staff for many years including jointly developing and tutoring on Teesside University’s Social Security: Policy and Practice qualification.

Julie is currently a Team Leader with Durham County Council Welfare Rights Service, managing a range of core and commissioned activities, including casework services, tribunal work and dedicated welfare rights provision within other services.