Turning Lived Experience into Lasting Change
I’m Jane Lambert – a nurse, mother, and founder of Makewell. My journey has been defined by both professional achievement and deeply personal battles. From being recognised with the NHS Young Achievers Award at Buckingham Palace to leading national healthcare services, my career has always been about creating solutions. I’m the proud winner of the Women Leaders Award in healthcare in 2025. But it was my role as a mother that reshaped everything I thought I knew.
At 42, I single handedly adopted three daughters All three are neurodivergent, although I didn’t know it at the time. What followed were years of love and survival – fighting for answers, fighting for safety, and fighting for the right help.
Through those years I learned first-hand the urgency of something many professionals overlook: the critical importance of getting the right diagnosis. Not as a label, but as a key – unlocking understanding, compassion, and access to meaningful support. That insight drives everything I do at Makewell and everything I share when I speak.
Why Book Jane?
I deliver impact talks that combine:
- Authenticity – grounded in the raw truth of raising three neurodivergent daughters.
- Expertise – informed by decades of healthcare leadership and running a specialist clinic.
- Solutions – practical, evidence-informed approaches that empower families, educators, and professionals.
- Passion – a voice that advocates fiercely for those who are too often unseen and unheard.
My talks are designed to challenge assumptions, ignite compassion, and inspire change across health, education, and community settings.
Key Messages
- Diagnosis matters – It is the foundation for effective support and life-changing understanding.
- Families need trust – Parents should be believed the first time they speak.
- SEND is not a problem to be fixed – Neurodivergence must be understood, embraced, and supported.
- Solutions are possible – With the right systems, compassion, and leadership, families and services can thrive.
Who I Speak To
- Healthcare organisations
- Schools, colleges, and universities
- Local authorities & SEND services
- Conferences and professional networks
- Parent and carer support groups
Branding Promise
When you book me, you book a speaker who is:
- Solution-driven – I don’t just highlight problems; I share pathways forward.
- Trustworthy – My credibility is built on professional recognition and lived experience.
- Passionate – I speak with a voice shaped by love, battle, and survival.
Book Jane
If you’d like to bring my story, insight, and solutions to your event or organisation, please get in touch. Together, we can create the change that families like mine have been fighting for.
Testimonials
“Jane’s talk had got people talking and connecting. I’m very thankful to Jane for her efforts.”