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Cat Meredith is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University's School of Social Work, Education & Community Wellbeing. Her research focuses on social work education methodologies, care ethics during crises, and family dynamics in welfare systems. She holds a BA (Hons) in English from the University of Leeds (1997), an MA in Social Studies/Science from Durham University (2001), and a Social Work Diploma from Durham University (2001).
- Education:
- BA (Hons) English, University of Leeds (1994–1997)
- MA Social Studies/Science, Durham University (1999–2001)
- Diploma in Social Work, Durham University (1999–2001)
Her work explores simulation-based learning in social work education, ethical caregiving during pandemics, and systemic challenges in family welfare. Notable projects include analyzing peer support networks among academic parents during the pandemic and evaluating safeguarding models for families facing child behavioral crises.
Meredith has contributed to conferences on topics like deprivation of liberty safeguards and social work intervention strategies. She has held roles in local government (e.g., Middlesbrough Council, 2001–2011) and national organizations like the Local Government Association (2013–2015).
