How do I move into social work research?

We asked you to share your social work career questions with our resident expert, Dame Lorna Boreland-Kelly. Here, Dame Lorna answers queries from practitioners looking to advance their social work careers. Check out our previous ask the expert columns for advice on other topics.
If you would like some careers advice from Dame Lorna, send your questions to careersadvice@markallengroup.com.How do I move into social work research? 
Dear Dame Lorna,
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