NIHR School for Social Care Research
LightNews LightNews
banner
nihrsscr.bsky.social
NIHR School for Social Care Research
@nihrsscr.bsky.social
310 followers 12 following 31 posts
We are working in partnership with practice and the public to build research systems and enhance the evidence base to improve adult social care.
Posts Replies Media Videos
nihrsscr.bsky.social
🚀 New funding opportunity for adult social care practitioners!

The NIHR SSCR Practice Evaluation Scheme is now open.

✅ Lead your own project
✅ Partner with expert researchers
✅ Improve services

📅 Deadline: 13 Feb 2026
👉 Learn more: buff.ly/FWnQpMC
October 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
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
September 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
💻 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 ⬇️
buff.ly/9OJZvVn
An open laptop with a blank screen in front of a light grey background
July 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
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
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.
June 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
PUBLICATION: Safer Online Lives: Internet Use and Online Experiences of Adults With Intellectual Disabilities—A Survey Study buff.ly/vZvD5CT

Find out more about this SSCR-funded study: buff.ly/a4dJ4fm
May 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
Pilot trial of an intervention to increase community connections and reduce loneliness for people with complex anxiety or depression - buff.ly/ufmgA2d

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity
The Community Navigators study Research
This study tested a navigation programme for mental health users with anxiety and depression, aiming to reduce loneliness and improve well-being. Findings provided a manualised intervention,…
buff.ly
May 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
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
May 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
This School for Social Care Research-funded study explored professional decluttering as an intervention for people with hoarding behaviors (PwHB). buff.ly/bTxGSoR

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity
Decluttering the homes of people with hoarding behaviours Research
This study explores professional decluttering as an intervention for people with hoarding behaviors (PwHB). It highlights service variations, clarifies decluttering practices, and offers insights for…
buff.ly
May 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
Discover how community groups support older men’s mental health through connection, vulnerability, and purpose, while addressing barriers like accessibility and social isolation. buff.ly/jRy0pm1

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity
Older men’s mental health and emotional wellbeing - NIHR SSCR Older men’s mental health and emotional wellbeing
Discover how community groups support older men’s mental health through connection, vulnerability, and purpose, while addressing barriers like accessibility and social isolation.
buff.ly
May 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
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 people’s individuality.

buff.ly/5xf57Fj
Person sitting beside building looking straight to the street at golden hour. Thank you to Ev on Unsplash for this image.
May 13, 2025 at 8:45 AM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
PROJECT FINDINGS: Opening the “too difficult box” - 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
May 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
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
May 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
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
April 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
We’ve refreshed our website! Explore a cleaner design, easier navigation, and all the latest updates in adult social care research 👉 sscr.nihr.ac.uk #SocialCareResearch #NIHRSSCR
April 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
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
An image announcing that two colleagues from the School for Social Care Research have been appointed as NIHR Senior Investigators in the recent cohort. -- 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!
March 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
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...
Image of a woman presenting her research Image of a room of people attending a research showcase Image of a question and answer session in progress Image of Martin Knapp presenting on a stage
March 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
Delighted to be in Leeds on this sunny Friday at the ADASS 'Care we want: reimagining care and support at home' event. Lots of interesting conversations as we cruise towards the weekend. #adass #socialcare #sscr # research
March 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 CHAIN online webinar series - 'Inclusive Involvement in Adult Social Care Research'

📅 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.
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. Zoom…
buff.ly
March 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
ONLINE WEBINAR: 'Safe Staffing in Older People Social Work'

📅 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
March 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
📢 Are you a researcher or policy-maker interested in dementia? Join us at the NIHR Three Schools Dementia Programme Research Showcase!

📅 18 March, 9:30-16:00
🏘️ Millennium Gallery, Sheffield

Find out more: https://buff.ly/3D5nFM0
Decorative image of a magnifying glass.
February 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
🌐 Enhancing Residential Care: How Research Can Make a Difference to Practice

📅 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
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.
February 24, 2025 at 11:29 AM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
💡 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
February 11, 2025 at 9:40 AM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
🚨 Only 4 days left to apply for the NIHR SSCR Career Development Awards! These grants range from £20k to £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:
Research Career Development Awards – Call for Applications | NIHR SSCR
buff.ly
February 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
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
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.
January 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
nihrsscr.bsky.social
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? [email protected]

https://buff.ly/3PT4wQh

#career #capacitybuilding #sscr
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.
January 30, 2025 at 8:47 AM