معرفی
Prof Carmel Clancy is the Academic Dean of the Faculty of Health, Social Care & Education at Middlesex University. With a PhD in addiction nursing workforce dynamics, she has over 25 years of experience in education, curriculum development, and clinical practice in addictions, mental health, and social work. Her work includes pioneering the first European MSc in co-morbidity (dual diagnosis) and advancing nursing roles in substance use care.
Education: PhD in addiction nursing (university unspecified), Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, and ICAP III certification. Professional qualifications include Registered Nurse (adult/mental health) and ISSUP Global Train the Trainer credentials.
Research Interests: Focus on addictions nursing, dual diagnosis, substance misuse in aging populations, and community-based interventions. Her work explores workforce development, policy implications for healthcare services, and innovative therapies like acupuncture and animal-assisted interventions.
Article Trends: Publications span nursing roles in AOD treatment, interventions for older adults with substance use, and cross-national addiction care standards. Recent work highlights workforce challenges and global solutions for addiction education.
- Scientific Awards:
- Honorary Fellowship, Faculty of Public Health
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Advising and Grants: Collaborations include NHS trusts and international projects like the Global Addiction Academy. Contributions to policy documents (e.g., RCN resource on nurses in AOD services) and educational innovations such as filmmaking for community engagement.
Labs/Teams: Leadership in HSE School Leadership and involvement in multidisciplinary teams addressing dual diagnosis and geriatric substance use.
