Sarah Galvani on working for the Scottish Government on Social Work and substance misuse
Posted on 04-02-2016
in: Policy, Strategy And Research, Sociology / Psychology / Biology, Tools and Technologies

Sarah Galvani discusses the contribution of Social Work as a professional to working with people with substance problems.

Sarah Galvani

Professor of Adult Social Care

Location: Manchester Metropolitan University

Sarah Galvani is the Professor of Adult Social Care at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her passion for her work in substance use stemmed from her early practice experiences with homeless people in London and New York. This passion continued into her social work education and practice in spite of the disciplinary challenges this posed. These challenges…

View Sarah’s 15 Video/s >

More from Sarah

More in this category

Lifeline Project & FEAD Read more

Welcome to Lifeline and FEAD (Film Exchange on Alcohol and Drugs). This project has been shaped by the wealth of experience, openness, and knowledge of the contributors. You are invited to comment on the clips, which are supported by footnotes to which you can add. FEAD is an ongoing Lifeline Project initiative.

Lifeline Project: In 1971 the Lifeline Project opened a day centre for drug users in Manchester. Since its foundation Lifeline has grown and developed, and now works in a diverse range of settings across the UK. Our purpose is to relieve poverty, sickness and distress among those persons affected by addiction to drugs of any kind, and to educate the public on matters relating to drug misuse.