Liz Sayce OBE

Biography

Liz Sayce OBE was appointed by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to lead the independent review of Carer’s Allowance overpayments, which started in December 2024.  

Liz is also: 

• a Non-Executive Member of the North Central London Integrated Care Board 
• Visiting Professor in practice at the LSE International Inequalities Institute 
• Co-Chair of Action on Disability and Development 
• Chair of the Furzedown Project, a local organisation led by older people to tackle social isolation and promote well-being 

Liz led an independent review into disability employment programmes for government in 2011 and has published widely on mental health, disability and social participation. Liz was formerly the interim chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) from August 2019 until August 2020. She was the Chief Executive of Disability Rights UK until 31 May 2017, leading work to achieve equal participation for all, through programmes on independent living, career opportunities and shifts in cultural attitudes and behaviour. With a background in mental health and disability policy, previous roles include: 

• Director of Policy and Communications at the Disability Rights Commission 
• Policy Director of Mind 
• Non-Executive roles at Healthwatch England, the Care Quality Commission and the Disability Advisory Committee of the Equality and Human Rights Commission 
• Chairing a Commission on Equality in Mental Health, convened by the Centre for Mental Health