Matt Proom

Matt Proom serves as a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), bringing extensive frontline experience to his academic role. Prior to joining UWE Bristol, he worked across integrated Community Mental Health Teams, Emergency Duty social work services, and Approved Mental Health Professional Social Work Teams in both practitioner and managerial capacities.

Education:

• Qualified as a Social Worker in 2008 at the University of the West of England
• Subsequently qualified as an Approved Mental Health Professional

His expertise centers on Approved Mental Health Practice within statutory social work frameworks, with deep specialization in crisis intervention and mental health legislation application. Proom's professional background directly informs his academic focus on community-based mental health services, emergency response protocols, and the operational realities of implementing the Mental Health Act in high-pressure environments. His work bridges theoretical social work education with practical crisis management competencies required in contemporary mental health systems.

As an educator, Proom emphasizes real-world application of mental health law through experiential learning, preparing students for complex decision-making in emergency social work contexts. His teaching integrates legislative requirements with ethical practice considerations in community mental health settings.