Diane Delaney

Diane Delaney is a PhD candidate in the writing-up stage at the University of Strathclyde's School of Social Work and Social Policy. She serves as a seminar tutor, leveraging her 23 years of professional experience in nursing and social work. Her research focuses on parents'/carers' roles during interactions with professionals about children's (3-5 years) health and wellbeing in Scotland, aligning with national policies promoting parental involvement. She co-founded the Give Them Time Campaign, which successfully amended Scottish law to provide equitable funding for deferring school entry for eligible 4-year-olds. Her advocacy emphasizes integrating lived experiences with evidence-based research to drive social justice and equality.

• Education: Master of Public Health (Glasgow Caledonian University, 2020); Bachelor of Science in Health Studies (Glasgow Caledonian University, 2003)

Research interests include policy alignment with parental experiences, child rights, and healthcare/social work practices. She actively participates in parent and community councils, furthering her commitment to equity and wellbeing. Her work bridges professional practices with family perspectives to enhance child development outcomes.