David Matthews is a lecturer in health and social care at Coleg Llandrillo, north Wales, where he is also the programme leader of the health and social care degree.

Having an academic background in sociology and social policy, David’s research interests include health inequalities, including the role that social class plays in determining the distribution of health, as well as the relationship between health and capitalism, including both physical and mental health.

In addition to this, David has an interest in all aspects of Marxist theory, with a particular interest in the application of Marxism to understand the development and evolution of social policy and welfare states.

David obtained both his undergraduate degree in sociology, masters, and PhD in sociology and social policy from Bangor University. If you would like to get in touch with David and discuss any of the issues raised in this episode, you can do so here.

Further information:
ResearchGate
Monthly Review