NIHR School for Social Care Research

The NIHR School for Social Care Research, part of @NIHRresearch, aims to develop the evidence base for social care practice in England.

[ADASS @1adass]

Chris Lehmann and @DrCNeedham share insights from a research workshop at our #SpringSeminar2026. They discuss the challenges for our members in undertaking research projects in adult social care and untapped key areas for inquiry.
Read their blog: https://t.co/YILToHz9hU

[NIHR School for Social Care Research @NIHRSSCR]

A new blog from the University of York, written by SSCR career development awardees Hannah and Orla, explores what existing research can tell us about effective peer support for people living with dementia. Read the blog: https://t.co/bWfbmSQGn4

[NIHR School for Social Care Research @NIHRSSCR]

The Call for Abstracts for the SSCR Annual Research Conference 2026 is now OPEN.

📅 Deadline: 30 April 2026 (17:00 GMT)
Apply here: https://t.co/O2ANK2ev0Y

📍 Bristol | 16-17 Sept
✅ Theme: Collaboration, Connection & Community
ℹ️ Registration opens in March

[NIHR School for Social Care Research @NIHRSSCR]

💡 Applications now OPEN for the NIHR SSCR Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme.

Up to £200,000 funding to develop your skills and take your social care research career to the next level. Deadline: 8 May 2026, 17:00 (BST).

👉 Find out more and apply: https://t.co/kRvFonY2ZT

[NIHR School for Social Care Research @NIHRSSCR]

📢 Calling all early-career dementia researchers!

The @nihrsscr Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme is OPEN. 💰 Up to £160k funding ⏳ 24 months to lead your own project 📍 Focus on adult social care & dementia

Details here: https://t.co/pRleQNitdk

#DementiaResearch #SocialCare

[NIHR School for Social Care Research @NIHRSSCR]

We're here at #ncasc25, come and chat to us about all things social care research! Stall E24, Windsor Hall.

[Care Policy and Evaluation Centre @CPEC_LSE]

📢 CPEC’s Catalogue of Social Care Data has updated its listings with 870 new measures! Find data relating to needing, receiving or providing social care from 54 of the UK’s largest datasets! Start searching now 👉https://t.co/5AyYi7XVjn
#SocialCare #UKSocialCare

[NIHR School for Social Care Research @NIHRSSCR]

Thrilled to share that @birksyvonne has been awarded Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS) for her contributions to social science.

Congratulations on this recognition of your commitment to inclusive, practice-informed research and public impact! #FAcSS

[HSCWRU @hscwru]

We were very pleased to see the Unit's work on homelessness recognized in the @NIHRresearch Annual Report this week - in particular a study funded by @NIHRSSCR examining the role of adult safeguarding:
https://t.co/6l16J5rgYh

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

The 10 Year Health Plan will ensure more care will be available on your doorstep and from the comfort of your own home.

Read more about the shift from hospital to communityThe 10 Year Health Plan will ensure more care will be available on your doorstep and from the comfort of your own home.

Read more about the shift from hospital to communityThe 10 Year Health Plan will ensure more care will be available on your doorstep and from the comfort of your own home.

Read more about the shift from hospital to communityThe 10 Year Health Plan will ensure more care will be available on your doorstep and from the comfort of your own home.

Read more about the shift from hospital to community.

[Partners in Care and Health @ptnrscarehealth]

Reminder to join us for a Practice Exchange webinar exploring digital tools that support autistic people’s health, independence & inclusion.
Hear from sector experts & innovators. Open to social care & health colleagues.
Register: https://t.co/jitDZKx7lT
#SocialCare #Autism #PCH

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Our annual report for 2024/25 has been published today, showcasing the impact of NIHR funded and supported research 🎉

Hear from CEO @LucyChappell2 and find out about some of the ways NIHR research is:
➡️ changing lives
➡️ improving quality of life for people across the nation
➡️ helping to build a health and care system fit for the future

Read the full report 👇
https://t.co/0RS1IFaU8d

[NIHR School for Social Care Research @NIHRSSCR]

💻 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 ⬇️
https://t.co/ymQNq6DO2q

[NIHR School for Social Care Research @NIHRSSCR]

Read the full guidance, FAQs and how to apply on the School for Social Care Research website 👉https://t.co/qJNgPzmBRb

[NIHR School for Social Care Research @NIHRSSCR]

SSCR Career Development Awards are LIVE. Apply for funding to undertake training and development activities and advance your social care research career.
👥Open to social care researchers and practitioners
🪙Awards of £20k to £75k available
🗓️Deadline 25th September 2025

[NIHR School for Social Care Research @NIHRSSCR]

PUBLICATION: Safer Online Lives: Internet Use and Online Experiences of Adults With Intellectual Disabilities—A Survey Study https://t.co/IB3TojxGWn

Find out more about this SSCR-funded study: https://t.co/4o9wfjfUF8

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

📽️ "This is a fantastic opportunity because Social Care Nurses have had less access to these development opportunities" — Dr Zena Aldridge, Social Care Nurse Fellow

Applications are still ongoing for the NIHR Researcher Development Programme for Social Care Nurses. Explore how research can be part of your role, whatever your experience.

Apply now ⬇️
https://t.co/fuYQcrTVGY

[NIHR School for Social Care Research @NIHRSSCR]

Pilot trial of an intervention to increase community connections and reduce loneliness for people with complex anxiety or depression - https://t.co/LYa3wRbu8M

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity

[NIHR School for Social Care Research @NIHRSSCR]

Learn how the SInQUE tool assesses social inclusion in mental health supported accommodation, guiding care planning and enhancing recovery-based practices. https://t.co/s9bNyVRjfr

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity

[NIHR School for Social Care Research @NIHRSSCR]

This School for Social Care Research-funded study explored professional decluttering as an intervention for people with hoarding behaviors (PwHB). https://t.co/Z1qBNpbznq

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity