Jean Bush - Expert Witness in Social Work & Statutory Practice
Clarity. Evidence. Integrity.
I am an independent expert witness specialising in historic social work practice, statutory duties, and complex multi agency case analysis. Since 2015, I have provided clear, balanced, and authoritative expert evidence across civil litigation, personal injury, medical negligence, historic abuse, immigration appeals, and children & families matters.
My work is grounded in
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- Clarity — structured, accessible analysis of complex records
- Evidence — forensic evaluation grounded in statutory frameworks
- Integrity — balanced, independent opinion for pursuers and defenders
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Independent expert witness specialising in historic social work practice, statutory duties, and complex multi‑agency case reconstruction.
Expert Witness CV
Areas of Expertise
- Historic social work practice (1970s–present)
- Statutory duties across children & families, adults, mental health, community care
- Negligence and breach of duty
- ABI, CP, learning disability, visual impairment, long term conditions
- Adult protection, mental health, capacity
- Kinship care, looked after children, permanence
- Immigration (Article 8 ECHR)
Multi agency practice evaluation - Forensic chronology reconstruction
Professional Experience
Independent Expert Witness (2015–present) Specialising in complex, historic, and multi agency cases across civil litigation, PI, medical negligence, and statutory practice disputes.
Previous roles: Senior social worker across children & families, adults, and mental health; case management; community care; multi agency practice lead; trainer in statutory frameworks and safeguarding.
Professional Profile
I specialise in historic social work practice, statutory frameworks, and complex multi agency case reconstruction. I provide evidence based reports for civil litigation, personal injury, historic abuse, medical negligence, immigration appeals, and children & families matters.
Qualifications
[Insert degrees and postgraduate qualifications]
Professional Memberships
[e.g., BASW, SSSC registration]
Professional Background
I have over [X] years’ experience across children & families, adults, mental health, community care, and complex needs. My work now focuses on providing independent expert evidence where statutory duties, professional standards, and multi‑agency practice require detailed analysis.
My Approach
My reports are known for:
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- Clear, structured reasoning
- Balanced, independent opinion
- Forensic analysis of complex records
- Transparent methodology
- Strong grounding in statutory frameworks
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I act for both pursuers and defenders and provide joint statements, expert meetings, and oral evidence when required.