Social Care
Along with NHS staff, we provide support to staff working in social care organisations to help them deliver research to improve treatments and care for service users, as well as improve environments for those working in the field.
Introduction to Research in Social Care Settings
We are offering a course for adult social care and social work practitioners who are new to research. This course will support you if you would like to understand why research is important, the legislation and frameworks surrounding research and also who is involved in research in adult social care settings.
The live interactive module will bring the theory and practice together and help you to understand the practicalities of delivering research in adult social care settings. It is estimated that it would take 90 minutes to complete the online part and then 90 minutes of a Zoom live session on top.
Social Care Research Mentoring for Beginners
Are you working in social care with a desire to learn more about research?
CRN East of England is offering a free mentorship scheme for social care staff who are interested in finding out how research could be part of their professional career. You will be based within the East of England and will receive up to three free mentoring sessions. No prior experience of research required.
To sign up, please complete our application form.
If you have any questions please contact Ruth Hudson, Social Care Lead for CRN East of England, who will be happy to help:
Email: ruth.hudson@nihr.ac.uk Tel: 07766820677
If you are interested in providing social care research mentorship to others please contact Ruth Hudson to discuss this.
Your Path in Research
By helping more staff get involved in research we can be as inclusive as possible, enabling more people to access research opportunities.
Three social workers talk about their experiences. Read their stories on the Your Path in Research page of the NIHR website
National NIHR Local Authority Research Opportunities
Check out the national programme of fellowship schemes and short placement awards to support individuals based within a Local Authority Settings on the NIHR Website.
