Dr Julie Alexandra Lawrence

I have undertaken and completed a number of commissioned research projects.

Current research project include:

1. Co-investigator: An NHS funded evaluation of the National HOPE(S) Programme to end long-term segregation (LTS) for all children and young people, autistic people and/or people with learning disability in inpatient hospital settings.

2. Co-investigator: An NHS funded study exploring models of care for people with learning disabilities involved with forensic services.

I am currently a PhD External Examiner on behalf of Anglia Ruskin University. My focus is social work within adults services. 

I have also taught both undergraduate (BSc) and post graduate (MA) (MSc)  (social work) students. My areas of specialism consist of:

working with people who have learning disabilities, using legislation in applied practice, integrated and multi-disciplinary practice, research methods & public, patient involvement within research. Safeguarding Adults.  

Grief and Loss 

Developing Skills & Knowledge for Social Work Practice

2020-04-11 | Book chapter

Part of ISBN: 978-1-5264-6325-8

Researching Unheard Voices: Parents caring for their adult children with learning disabilities

Social Work and Social Sciences Review

2018-10-04 | Journal article

DOI: 10.1921/swssr.v19i3.1192

Part of ISSN: 1746-6105

Part of ISSN: 0953-5225

The notion of citizenship for people with learning disabilities in the UK: A life of their own

Social Work and Social Sciences Review

2015-06-06 | Journal issue

DOI: 10.1921/swssr.v17i3

Part of ISSN: 1746-6105

Part of ISSN: 0953-5225

Multi-professional Working

Key Concepts in Social Work Practice

2012-11-12 | Book chapter

Part of ISBN: 978-1-4462-0729-1