An interview with Jill Manthorpe: exploring the relationship between research and adult safeguarding, from the 1980s into the future

Purpose The purpose of this study is to reflect on significant research contributions to the development of adult safeguarding, past, present and future. Design/methodology/approach This paper takes the form of a 1:1 interview between the author and Professor Jill Manthorpe. Findings This paper reflects on the emerging research themes in the early days of UK adult safeguarding through to the present. During the interview, the authors examine the relationship between policymakers and researchers, the perspectives and experiences of research contributors, the importance of accessible research to evolving practice and how practice and research influence each other. Finally, they consider the potentially useful future themes and methodologies of adult safeguarding research. Originality/value This is an original interview, as commissioned by Dr Jeremy Dixon (Series Editor).