Glen Meaden, BSc, DiPSW, AMHP & BIA
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Professional Summary
Glen Meaden, BSc, DiPSW, AMHP & BIA is an Independent Social Worker expert specializing in mental health assessments, learning disabilities, and forensic social work. With a career encompassing adult social care, mental capacity evaluations, and safeguarding, he brings a nuanced understanding of complex social and legal frameworks to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating mental health conditions, assessing capacity and liberty issues, and evaluating whether social care standards have been met.
Mr. Meaden has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving mental health tribunals, parole boards, and court protection cases. His Psychology BSc (Hons) from Open University, along with certifications as an AMHP and BIA, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving mental health and social care issues.
Work Experience
Stoke on Trent City Council — Specialist Social Worker, AMHP and BIA | 2012–2025 Wolverhampton City Council — Advanced Practitioner | 2015–2017 North Staffs Combined Healthcare NHS Trust — Operational Manager / AMHP | 2005–2015 Telford and Wrekin Borough Council — Social Worker / ASW (AMHP) | 2003–2005 BBT Social Work Agency — Social Worker | 2002–2003 Lymetrust — Keyworker | 1998–2002
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
Glen Meaden specializes in mental health and social care assessments for vulnerable populations.
Best Use Cases
- 1Mental health assessments for vulnerable adults
- 2Care planning for individuals with learning disabilities
- 3Child protection investigations
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View full reportEducation
Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
University of Wolverhampton · 2017
Full PQSW
University of Wolverhampton · 2005
Mental Health Social Work Award (ASW)
University of Wolverhampton · 2005
PQSW Part 1
University of Wolverhampton · 2004
Diploma in Social Work
Staffordshire University · 2002
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Open University · 1999