Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research Focus
Learning Disability; Mental Health; Mental Health/Mental Capacity and Human Rights legislation; Decision-making processes; Social inclusion.
Research Interests
Research interests within the areas of learning disability, mental health and mental capacity. Research on decision-making processes particularly in relation to substitute, supported and shared decision-making. Research interests in Human Rights, social inclusion and social justice.
Teaching
Module Convenor for SWK7001: Specialist Practice Dissertation (Postgraduate)
Module Convenor for SWK1004/2003: Law for Social Workers (Undergraduate)
Tutoring on Undergraduate Social Work modules
Interests
My main research interests are within the areas of learning disability, mental health and mental capacity. Interested in decision-making processes including substitute, supported and shared decision-making for individuals who lack capacity. Interested in Human Rights, social justice and social inclusion of individuals with a disability. Interested in the lived experiences of those who have experienced political conflict and the social work response. Further interest in international social work perspectives with a focus on carers' roles, advocacy and environmental social work.
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Research output
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Best Interests decision-making processes in learning disability services in Northern Ireland
McIlroy, D., Montgomery, L. & Davidson, G., Mar 2026, In: International Journal of Law and Psychiatry. 105, 102185.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mental health social work in Northern Ireland
Campbell, J. & McIlroy, D., 26 Mar 2026, Social work in mental health settings: international perspectives on practice. Vicary, S., Davidson, G., McCusker, P. & Stone, K. (eds.). Bristol University Press, p. 94-104 (Research in Social Work).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Mental health social work on the island of Ireland
Carlisle, P., McIlroy, D., Swords, C., Best, P., Campbell, A., Davidson, G., Kirwan, G., Maddock, A. & Montgomery, L., 26 Mar 2026, Social work in mental health settings: international perspectives on practice. Vicary, S., Davidson, G., McCusker, P. & Stone, K. (eds.). Bristol University Press, p. 170-181Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Restraint in health and social care settings
Kerr, S., McIlroy, D. & Davidson, G., Mar 2026, In: International Journal of Law and Psychiatry. 105, 9 p., 102195.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assisted dying: who decides?
McIlroy, D., 09 Jul 2025, Access Research Knowledge (ARK). 6 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
Open AccessFile159 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Associate Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
McIlroy, D. (Recipient), 27 Jun 2022
Prize: Other distinction
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Fellowship of Higher Education Award (FHEA)
McIlroy, D. (Recipient), 08 Sept 2025
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Fredrick and Catherine Eaton Fellowships Scheme with UNB
McIlroy, D. (Recipient), 14 May 2025
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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International Development Fund (IDF) - IFSW Conference Vienna Award
McIlroy, D. (Recipient), 13 Jun 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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World Congress on Adult Capacity (WCAC) 2026
McIlroy, D. (Presenter), Montgomery, L. (Contributor) & Davidson, G. (Contributor)
10 Jul 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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XXXIXth International Congress on Law and Mental Health
McIlroy, D. (Presenter), Montgomery, L. (Contributor) & Davidson, G. (Contributor)
02 Jul 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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XXXIXth International Congress on Law and Mental Health
Kerr, S. (Contributor), McIlroy, D. (Presenter) & Davidson, G. (Presenter)
01 Jul 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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European Social Work Research Conference 2026 Aberdeen
Davidson, G. (Presenter), McIlroy, D. (Contributor) & Montgomery, L. (Contributor)
15 Apr 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Eaton Scholarship Seminar- 'Service-User Inclusion in Decision-Making Processes’
McIlroy, D. (Presenter), Montgomery, L. (Contributor) & Davidson, G. (Contributor)
08 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
Thesis
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Decision-making processes in learning disability services: in whose best interests?
McIlroy, D. M. (Author), Montgomery, L. (Supervisor) & Davidson, G. (Supervisor), Dec 2023Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy