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Mark De Bernhardt Lane

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Senior Adviser - Digital Transformation (Partners in Care & Health) at Local Government Association
📍 Taunton, England, United Kingdom

Mark is a Senior Adviser at the Local Government Association, driving digital transformation in adult social care. He focuses on enhancing digital maturity, data security, and cyber resilience for local authorities across the UK. Colleagues describe him as a collaborative and thought-provoking catalyst for change, and he has completed business transformation studies at MITx.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Senior Adviser - Digital Transformation (Partners in Care & Health)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Taunton, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Digital Social Care
He is a leader in implementing digital transformation in adult social care, recently focusing on data security, robotics, and the "What Good Looks Like" framework.
Ethical Technology
Participates in public discussions and panels on complex topics like consent, privacy, AI, and human rights when introducing technology into social care settings.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Senior Adviser - Digital Transformation (Partners in Care & Health)
Local Government Association
2-2025 - 3-2025
Senior Adviser, Digital Transformation (Interim)
Local Government Association
11-2023
Head of Digital: South West ADASS
Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS)
6-2020 - 10-2023
Strategic Social Care Commissioner (Innovation, Digital & TECs)
Devon County Council
7-2017 - 1-2025
Director
Aquafolium
In the press

Media appearances

LGA Masterclass 5 – Working with the Care Market (video). Featured in Local Government Association – Digital Programme Platform
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LGA Masterclass 4 – Digital Access for All (video). Featured in Local Government Association – Digital Programme Platform
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Education
2015 - 2015
MITx: Transforming Business
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2010 - 2010
Advanced Bushcraft & Survival Skills Award (NCFE)
Woodcraft School
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