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π» Missed our Career Development Award informational webinars? You can now catch-up with the recordings whenever you like!
More award info and recording links available on our website β¬οΈ
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16.07.2025 10:56 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
White text on a blue background which says NIHR School for Social Care Research Career Development Awards now live. Text underneath says that round 2 opens June 2025, deadline September 2025.
SSCR Career Development Awards are LIVE. Apply for funding to undertake training and development activities and advance your social care research career.
π₯Open to social care researchers and practitioners
πͺAwards of Β£20k to Β£75k available
ποΈDeadline 25th September 2025
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PUBLICATION: Safer Online Lives: Internet Use and Online Experiences of Adults With Intellectual DisabilitiesβA Survey Study buff.ly/vZvD5CT
Find out more about this SSCR-funded study: buff.ly/a4dJ4fm
26.05.2025 09:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Learn how the SInQUE tool assesses social inclusion in mental health supported accommodation, guiding care planning and enhancing recovery-based practices. buff.ly/NlFsYP5
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity
15.05.2025 09:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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Thank you to Ev on Unsplash for this image.
BLOG: What makes a person? Thinking about different social characteristics in homelessness services and policy. SSCR PhD student, Carolin Hess (KCL) reflects on the importance of delivering care that is gender-aware, culturally sensitive, and acknowledges peopleβs individuality.
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13.05.2025 08:45 β π 3 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
PROJECT FINDINGS: Opening the βtoo difficult boxβ - This study explored attitudes, understanding and practice approaches, to identify ways of strengthening responses to homelessness and self-neglect and improve outcomes for individuals. buff.ly/KXAcdzU
12.05.2025 14:31 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
As we mark Mental Health Awareness week, are you curious about what the evidence says? Explore our research collection on mental health and social care. Discover evidence-based research findings and resources, as well as information about ongoing research. buff.ly/4k1GLD1
12.05.2025 09:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Looking for a new opportunity? Two funded SSCR PhD studentships are currently accepting applications at the University of Bristol.
LGBTQ+ people and adult social care - buff.ly/LkIT44g
Understanding the landscape, sustainability and impact of Meals on Wheels services in the UK - buff.ly/soHPPwt
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Weβve refreshed our website! Explore a cleaner design, easier navigation, and all the latest updates in adult social care research π sscr.nihr.ac.uk #SocialCareResearch #NIHRSSCR
22.04.2025 13:57 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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We are delighted to see that SSCR colleagues Professor Geraldine Macdonald and Professor Claire Surr have been appointed as NIHR Senior Investigators.
Congratulations to you both on this prestigious appointment.
We are also pleased to see friends from across the social care research space on the list of new appointments.
Congratulations to you too!
The NIHR have announced the latest cohort of NIHR Senior Investigators, featuring outstanding leaders from across social care and health research. We are delighted to see some familiar names on the list - congratulations!
Read the full announcement: buff.ly/lwd8x1j
20.03.2025 11:56 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Sheffield on Tuesday for the NIHR Three Schools Dementia Research Showcase. Brilliant posters, engaging presentations and lots of networking to share knowledge about a broad range of dementia research. #threeschools
www.sscr.nihr.ac.uk/dementia-res...
20.03.2025 08:30 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing
Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoomβ¦
π©βπ©βπ§βπ¦ CHAIN online webinar series - 'Inclusive Involvement in Adult Social Care Research'
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Friday 21 March, 11:00
Register now for your place: buff.ly/ZRRzjsO (Zoom Registration)
Showcasing examples of patient and public involvement in NIHR funded research.
10.03.2025 15:57 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
ONLINE WEBINAR: 'Safe Staffing in Older People Social Work'
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25 March, 14:00-15:15
Free to attend
Register now: buff.ly/6vBZJEU (Eventbrite)
Hosted by the NIHR Health & Social Care Workforce Research Unit - buff.ly/hmFI9aw
10.03.2025 14:47 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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π’ Are you a researcher or policy-maker interested in dementia? Join us at the NIHR Three Schools Dementia Programme Research Showcase!
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18 March, 9:30-16:00
ποΈ Millennium Gallery, Sheffield
Find out more: https://buff.ly/3D5nFM0
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A flyer for the national Enhancing Residential Care Conference which is taking place online on 13 May 2025 from 9:30am to 4:30pm. The conference will feature practical and policy-influencing research projects with care homes, older people, their families and carers.
π Enhancing Residential Care: How Research Can Make a Difference to Practice
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Tue, 13 May 2025, 9:30 - 16:30
A free national online conference showcasing research projects with care homes, older people, their families and carers.
Register now: https://buff.ly/4366HYF
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π‘ Explore evidence-based tools to make informed decisions in adult social care. The SSCR-funded ESSENCE project supports localised, practical solutions for better resource use: https://buff.ly/4gIgyXS
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Research Career Development Awards β Call for Applications | NIHR SSCR
π¨ Only 4 days left to apply for the NIHR SSCR Career Development Awards! These grants range from Β£20k to Β£75k and are aimed at boosting your career in social care research. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your professional journey. Deadline: 14 Feb 2025, 5 PM. Apply now:
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Image of the Elizabeth Tower (commonly known as Big Bin) at the UK House of Parliament alongside the name of the trial - BATH-OUT 2 - that was presenting its findings and the logos of the three universities involved - Northumbria University Newcastle, University of York and Newcastle University.
Researchers will today present their findings at the House of Lords from the first randomised controlled trial of bathing adaptations (BATH-OUT 2). The findings highlight the potential impact of making timely adaptations. Find out more about the study: https://buff.ly/4hckFMT
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A decorative image of white paper planes flying diagonally with one red plane on a vertical trajectory, to illustrate the boost that an SSCR career development could offer to your career.
There's still just over two weeks to submit your application for the first round of SSCR Career Development Awards. On the fence? Got questions? Why not get in touch for some informal advice? sscr-training@york.ac.uk
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#career #capacitybuilding #sscr
30.01.2025 08:47 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
New centre to support social care researchers in England
A new specialist centre for social care in England has been established as part of the NIHRβs Research Support Service (RSS).
Following a Β£4.9m investment, a new specialist centre for social care in England has been established as part of the NIHR RSS. Managed from @york.ac.uk the new specialist centre will play a pivotal role in strengthening the social care research system.
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π’ REGISTRATION OPEN - SSCR Annual Conference
ποΈ 20 and 21 May 2025
π¨ The Milner, York
π€Conference theme: Building partnerships and making connections in social care
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Conference registration is FREE - hope to see you there!
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'We can't wait another three years'. 'We need to challenge the norm of fifteen minute calls'. 'We need joined up technologies that enable us to deliver good care'. Calls to action from Sarah Gribbin, Head of Learning and Development @ Home Instead UK. @denpru-qm.bsky.social #dementia #research
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Prof Sube Banerjee reflects on the success of 'Time for Dementia', an educational programme designed to help the healthcare professionals of the future be more aware of dementia. Over 6000 students have taken part. @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social #dementia #dementiaworkforce
21.01.2025 14:56 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
@zenaaldridge.bsky.social reflects on the fact that dementia is missing across many government policies and strategies and the important need for this to be addressed #dementia #dementiaworkforce
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'The Future Dementia Workforce' panel, chaired by Prof Yvonne Birks @nihrsscr.bsky.social introduce themselves and reflect on the data presented. Sarah Gribbin, Dr Mohammed Rauf, @zenaaldridge.bsky.social, Prof Sube Banerjee and Mark MacDonald
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