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معرفی
Lucille Allain is a Professor of Social Work and Head of School/Department of Mental Health & Social Work at Middlesex University. Previously, she served as Associate Dean of Social Work at the University of East London and Director of Social Work Programmes at Middlesex. A registered social worker, she co-chairs the Association of Professors of Social Work and maintains practice links as an independent member of a local authority fostering panel. Her research focuses on child and family social work, innovative teaching models, and ethics in social work practice.
Education:
- BA Politics and History (Middlesex University)
- MSc Social Science Research Methods (Middlesex University)
- Doctor of Professional Studies in Social Work Practice and Education (Middlesex University)
- Additional certifications in management, social work, and higher education
Research Interests:
Lucille’s work centers on: child welfare systems, fostering/kinship care, 'edge of care' interventions, interprofessional learning, and ethical challenges in social work research. She explores humane practice approaches and the integration of psychoanalytic observation methods in training.
Teaching:
- Child and family social work
- Research methods
- Communication skills for practitioners
Grants & Contributions:
Lucille provided expert evidence to the House of Commons Education Committee’s inquiry into children’s social care (April 2024). Her scholarship bridges academic and practice realms, emphasizing service user involvement and policy impact.
Lab/Teams:
Her leadership oversees Middlesex’s Mental Health & Social Work department, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across health and social care sectors.
