About
Emma Miller is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Social Work at the University of Strathclyde since 2012. She holds a PhD in Social Science from the University of Glasgow (2004) and a Master of Arts from the same institution (1987). Her work focuses on personal outcomes, interagency collaboration, and policy-practice linkages in health and social care. Key projects include the Talking Hope initiative for at-risk youth and research on informal/formal carer collaboration.
She has collaborated internationally with institutions like New York University and Australian policy bodies, contributing to Eurocarers Research Working Group. Her research emphasizes knowledge exchange, action research, and qualitative methods. Notable outputs include studies on outcome-focused conversations, ethical dilemmas in care homes, and co-created short-break services.
Miller’s projects involve diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profits, and service users. Her work addresses systemic challenges in personalized care, risk management, and policy implementation. Recent projects (2021-2023) explore barriers to outcome measurement, care home personalization, and ethical balancing of user choice with safety.
Her publications span 30 years, covering topics like narrative recording in social services, peer support evaluation, and global policy trends. She actively disseminates findings through invited talks at conferences, including discussions on Scotland’s self-directed support frameworks and carer outcomes.
