Ailsa Stewart

Ailsa Stewart is a Lecturer and Course Leader for the PG Certificate in Mental Health Social Work (MHO) at the University of Strathclyde, affiliated with the School of Social Work and Social Policy in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her work focuses on Adult Social Work, particularly addressing risk and protection in contexts involving mental health, learning disabilities, and vulnerable adults.

• BA in Social Sciences (Open University, 1991)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work (Northern College, Aberdeen, 2001)
• Masters in Community Care (University of Glasgow, 2001)
• PhD in progress (University of Glasgow, focused on Adult Support and Protection Act 2007)

Stewart’s research emphasizes participatory methodologies to involve service users and carers in studies related to adults at risk of harm. She evaluates intervention models, explores social networks’ impact on resilience, and analyzes policy-legislation intersections. Her recent outputs address gender-based violence among women with learning disabilities and post-COVID-19 community participation challenges.

Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) like Quality Education and Good Health and Well-being. She collaborates with international research teams and contributes to policy-level studies for the Scottish Government.