Tony Gilbert

Biography

Associate Professor Qualifications 1977. Registered Nurse (Learning Disability). Southmead Health District. Bristol. 1988. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Social Sciences. First Class. The Open University. 1991. Master of Science in Advanced Educational and Social Research Methods (Social Policy Option). The Open University. 1993. Post Graduate Certificate in the Education of Adults. University of Surrey. 2001. PhD. Title: Social Welfare: Care Planning and the Politics of Trust. The Open University. Professional membership  British Sociological Association. Fellow of the Higher Education Acedemy. Registered with the Nurses and Midwives Council. Roles on external bodies Trustee: Virginia House Settlement, Plymouth

Research Interest

Specific research interests in the sociology of health, well-being and disability. Research focus on power, trust, citizenship and governmentality. Also interested in paticipatory research approaches. Involved with BSA medical sociology group.