She has researched various aspects of health and social care practice including collaborative working, ethics, gender issues and parenting. In addition to her publications in books and leading journals, she has extensive experience of teaching professional students including social workers, with a focus on research methodology and ethics, and is particularly interested in the ethical aspects of research practice. Trish Hafford-Letchfield is an Associate Professor in Social Work in the School of Health and Education at Middlesex University, UK where she is Programme Leader for an interprofessional leadership programme. Trish is widely published in leadership, management and organizational development, anti-oppressive practice and the quality of care for older people and sexuality in Social Work.