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Rosemary Oram is a Research Assistant and PhD candidate at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the SORD (Social Research with Deaf People) group within the Division of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work. Her doctoral research, funded by the ESRC, examines parenting assessments involving Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users in safeguarding contexts. Supervised by Prof. Alys Young and Dr. Patricia Cartney, her work emphasizes cultural competence and asset-based approaches in social work.
- Education:
- MRes in Health and Social Care (2013)
- BA Hons. in Social Work Studies
- Diploma in Social Work
Research Interests: Focused on safeguarding practices with Deaf families, Deaf rights advocacy, and the cultural impact of sign language translation. Collaborations include projects with Heriot-Watt University exploring Deaf identity through art.
Key Projects:
- 'Translating the Deaf Self' (AHRC-funded, 2018–2019)
- Studies on Deaf children’s education and care options
Professional Engagement: Registered Social Worker with Social Work England. Active in national campaigns promoting Deaf rights and accessibility.
