4 August 2020
NIHR SSCR invites full proposals for research projects to address priorities for improving the evidence base for adult social care by 30 November 2020.
Findings
7 July 2020
Research finds that over 40% of people with learning disabilities interviewed lost care and support as a result of cuts...
Funding
10 June 2020
A new NIHR call for research proposals to better understand and manage the health and social care consequences of the...
Findings
26 May 2020
Review by the LSE highlights barriers and recommendations for recruitment into adult social care studies.
Findings
19 May 2020
Research by the University of Bristol suggests that the use of voluntary roles in adult social care settings does not...
Findings
4 May 2020
Research by the University of York suggests that care homes exploring alternative activities to tackle isolation can benefit residents with...
News
1 May 2020
NIHR SSCR's new Webinar Series showcases the School's commissioned research. The next two Webinars focus on economics and loneliness.
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Funding
21 April 2020
NIHR SSCR invites applications by 13 May 2020 to support Master's students to undertake their dissertation.
News
1 April 2020
NIHR has launched a new Centre for Engagement and Dissemination bringing together activities in public involvement, engagement and participation with...
News
30 March 2020
Guidance has been updated by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to support research funded by NIHR affected by...
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News
12 March 2020
As a result of the growing concerns around COVID-19 we have made the decision to postpone this year's annual conference...
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News
2 March 2020
We are supporting the NIHR CRN with a series of engagement workshops for the social care research community taking place...
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News
13 February 2020
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a nine week consultation to inform their proposed Open Access policy.
News
1 February 2020
We are deeply saddened that Jeanne Carlin passed away on Friday 31 January. Our thoughts are with her family.
Funding
23 January 2020
NIHR SSCR invites applications to support Master's students to undertake their dissertation by 21 February 2020.
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Vacancy
18 December 2019
The School is seeking to appoint an individual to develop and manage the Enabling Research in Care Homes (ENRICH) Toolkit...
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Funding
4 December 2019
NIHR SSCR invites applications to support individuals to develop their careers in adult social care research by 10 February 2020.
Findings
8 October 2019
Research suggests there is no universal 'best time' for people living with dementia to move to a care home.
Funding
26 September 2019
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has launched its annual Research for Social Care (RfSC) call.
Findings
20 August 2019
Co-produced research has found that user-led strategies are needed to protect people living with mental health problems from abuse.
Findings
1 August 2019
Research by the University of York has found that workplace personal assistants (PAs) need more support.
Findings
29 July 2019
Research by Royal Holloway University of London highlights the need for understanding how broader societal issues affect mental distress
Publication
1 July 2019
The School was commissioned by the NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC) to review known research priorities in adult...
Funding
23 May 2019
We are pleased to be launching seven full-time PhD studentships focusing on adult social care in England with support from...
Findings
26 March 2019
Research by the University of Bristol finds that councils must do more to recognise and support older carers.
Findings
6 March 2019
Research suggests that unmet social care need among older people is widespread throughout society.
Findings
7 December 2018
Research by the University of Brighton finds community treatment orders can play an important role for some service users.
Findings
7 December 2018
Research by University College London finds nurturing community connections to tackle loneliness could help people with severe anxiety or depression.
Findings
6 December 2018
Research by University of York finds that access to financial advice on social care costs is limited by mistrust.
Findings
6 December 2018
Research by the University of Bristol suggests that extra-care housing's valuable support role is threatened by adult social care pressures.
Funding
6 December 2018
As the NIHR announces new funding for social care research, our director Professor Martin Knapp explores how research can rise...
Publication
12 September 2018
The international, peer-reviewed Journal of Long-Term Care (JLTC) advances the research evidence base for long-term care for adults.
Findings
30 August 2018
Research by King's College London finds that councils are not yet tapping potential of assistive technology in adult social care.