ROGER CLOUGH is Professor of Social Work at Lancaster University. He is experienced in social work teaching, specialising in residential work. He has worked as a county councillor, Chair of the Social Services Committee, Chief Inspector of Social Services with Cumbria Social Services and is currently a member of The Residential Forum. His publications include Residential Care, The Abuse of Care and most recently Care in Chaos, with R. Hadley. ROGER CLOUGH is Professor of Social Work at Lancaster University. He is experienced in social work teaching, specialising in residential work. He has worked as a county councillor, Chair of the Social Services Committee, Chief Inspector of Social Services with Cumbria Social Services and is currently a member of The Residential Forum.

His publications include Residential Care, The Abuse of Care and most recently Care in Chaos, with R. Hadley.