Hugh AsherTraining and Development, Writing, Research and Consultancy

Hugh has more 15 years experience as a practitioner, trainer, researcher and consultant working with people with intersectional

and complex needs, and those that support them. He has co-authored a book for social workers on working with substance users.

• Everybody deserves to be supported by skilled, motivated and inspiring practitioners

• Strength-based, collaborative and non–confrontational approaches work best

• If an intervention works then use it

• If it doesn’t try something else

BELIEFS

• Organised• Professional• Person-Centred • Conscientious• Flexible

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Project Manager Improving Learning Disability and Autism Awareness in CJS

• Appropriate Adult supporting vulnerable adults and juveniles

• Prison Researcher - Equality and Diversity

• Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Lecturing

• Social Work MA Thesis Supervision

• Drug Treatment Program Development

• Accredited Course Development and Delivery

• Prison Drug Worker • Book and Peer-Reviewed

Journal Article Author

EXPERIENCE

• Phd in Applied Social Science (Doctorate explored factors influencing engagement with prison-based drug treatment)

• Certificate in Post-Compulsory Education

• MA in Substance Misuse• BA in Social Work and

Welfare Studies.

EDUCATION

Based in Scotland but also working across England and Wales

SCOPE OF WORK

hugh@somaconsultancy.co.uk

07976 371538

www.somaconsultancy.co.uk

Twitter @SomaConsultancy

HUGH ASHER