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Findings
Research by the University of Kent has found that although love, and having a loving relationship, is very important to people with learning disabilities, they still face many barriers.
Findings
Research by the LSE has identified several areas in which efficiencies can be sought to enable delivery of advance care planning at scale.
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Research by the University of Bristol found that the effects of loneliness are often pronounced among older men and have a range of negative impacts on day-to-day life.
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Research by the University of Kent found that many adults with Tourette’s Syndrome have everyday needs that are not being met.
Funding
NIHR SSCR invites applications to support individuals to develop their careers in adult social care research by 18 January 2021.
Funding
Three full-time PhD studentships to start in January 2021 are available through NIHR SSCR for research relevant to adult social care practice in England.
The School’s Webinar Series showcases our commissioned research – both findings from completed studies and new studies – as well as providing an opportunity to hear from the range of individuals within the School.
Webinars take place fortnightly at lunchtimes. Recordings and slides from previous Webinars are also available.
Research led by Professor Michelle McCarthy @TizardCentre has found that although love, and having a loving relationship, is important to people with #learningdisabilities, they still face barriers; specialist dating and friendship agencies play a key role https://www.sscr.nihr.ac.uk/loving-relationships/
Check out our new guest blog written by @NathanDavies50 and @drnkupeli from @ucl in which they discuss the development of a document designed to help carers make difficult decisions about care and end of life care. #research https://enrich.nihr.ac.uk/blogpost/supporting-families-with-decisions-during-covid-19/
New @IJCCjournal article: what does an outcomes-based approach bring to an understanding of care & caring?
It’s great to see this in print! Thanks to @NIHRSSCR career development award and support from @pssru_kent @CHSS_Kent @ascot_pssru colleagues. https://twitter.com/ijccjournal/status/1333820656136441856
What does an outcomes-based perspective bring to an understanding of care and caring? Read what @StaceyERand has to say in this open access article: https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/tpp/ijcc/2020/00000004/00000004/art00011
Ever wondered what a 'mixed methods researcher' is and what they do? All will be come clear at 1pm today with this introduction from @NIHRSSCR and @UniOfYork's own @joyadamson_ytu. Registrations: https://nihrsscrmixedmethods.eventbrite.co.uk https://twitter.com/NIHRSSCR/status/1333355467133906946
Our webinar at 1pm tomorrow is an introduction to mixed #methods by @joyadamson_ytu. She will talk about what ‘mixed methods’ means, when and why it can be a helpful approach and issues to consider when designing mixed methods studies for #socialcare https://nihrsscrmixedmethods.eventbrite.co.uk
Reminder: expressions of interest for our #Research Career Development Awards for #socialcare - through a (very) brief form - are due by 16.30 today. https://www.sscr.nihr.ac.uk/capacity/career-development-awards/career-development-awards-expression-of-interest-2020-21/ @NIHRresearch @NIHRcommunity
We are inviting applications for #Research Career Development Awards from individuals with a commitment to developing the evidence base for adult #socialcare practice in England. Funding of upto £50,000 is available. Apply by 18 January 2021 https://www.sscr.nihr.ac.uk/career-development-awards-call/ @NIHRcommunity
Our webinar at 1pm tomorrow is an introduction to mixed #methods by @joyadamson_ytu. She will talk about what ‘mixed methods’ means, when and why it can be a helpful approach and issues to consider when designing mixed methods studies for #socialcare https://nihrsscrmixedmethods.eventbrite.co.uk
Want to come study for a social care PhD with us @NIHRSSCR ? Application details now out (below). These themes part of our social care portfolio promoting increased research capacity. We particularly welcome social care professionals to apply. @OfficialUoM https://twitter.com/PaulClarkn/status/1332034146735169537
Application details for our PhD opportunities with @NIHRSSCR here. Deadline 4th Dec. Themes of: Care Home staff in Covid times and improving routine social care data @OfficialUoM @SCSManchester https://www.findaphd.com/phds/?Keywords=school+for%20social%20care%20research
Application details for our PhD opportunities with @NIHRSSCR here. Deadline 4th Dec. Themes of: Care Home staff in Covid times and improving routine social care data @OfficialUoM @SCSManchester https://www.findaphd.com/phds/?Keywords=school+for%20social%20care%20research
Closing tomorrow! Our vacancy for a Senior #Communications and #Impact officer:
Our vacancy for a Senior #Communications and #Impact officer closes on 27 November. Great opportunity to work with School colleagues at @SPRUyork @hscwru @pssru_kent @UoBrisSPS
@CPEC_LSE @SCSManchester @_HSMCentre and many more across England, and @NIHRresearch @NIHRcommunity https://twitter.com/NIHRSSCR/status/1322187630315012099
Really useful couple of hours spent talking with leads of our funded projects today about #researchimpact and #socialcare, and generally to talk about their projects. Looking forward to further discussions over the coming months. Thanks to everyone who joined us and participated!
