Chris Sallans

Chris Sallans is a Senior Lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, specializing in Social Work and Health and Social Care. Previously, they held roles as a lecturer, social worker, and registered manager in residential care. They teach on BA, BSc, MSc, and PGDip programs in Social Work and Health and Social Care.

• BSc Sociology: Durham University
• MA Applied Social Sciences: University of Sunderland
• Dip SW and PGCE: Various institutions

Research focuses on youth crime, substance misuse, mental health, and ADHD self-medication. Notable work includes the Impact Centre-funded study on women's ADHD self-medication, published in Social Care Online. They have experience improving care standards and mentoring staff in residential settings.

Grants include the 2023-24 Impact Centre Support Fund for health/wellbeing research. Collaborations include work with Professor Sheila Brown on youth crime and Dr. Nicola Mallowan on ADHD studies.