Research in Health and Social Care
Simon Williams is Head of Discipline for Public Health and Social Care at the University of Derby, UK. Simon is a professional Youth Worker and has extensive experience in working with faith groups, asylum seekers, refugees and economic migrants, particularly the Roma Community. Simon leads of a variety of research-based projects, especially around professional practice development and has a keen passion for practice-based research that is co-produced.
Rachel Searcey is a lecturer in the Discipline of Public Health and Social Care at the University of Derby. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Science from Loughborough University, where her doctoral research focused on the voice of street-based sex workers histories of child sexual exploitation, exploring the transitional support from childhood to adulthood. With over 20 years of experience in both the charitable and statutory sectors and qualified youth worker, Rachel has worked extensively with street-based sex workers, young people, families, and communities. She remains committed to improving public health and social care outcomes through her teaching practice and research.