Research in Practice
@researchip.bsky.social
We support professionals with their learning to enable people to live good lives.
Part of the @ncb.org.uk family.
https://www.researchinpractice.org.uk/
Part of the @ncb.org.uk family.
https://www.researchinpractice.org.uk/
Shaping the future of adult social care policy – key changes and opportunities to influence policy and practice: https://ow.ly/5iOa50XxkYB
Autumn has seen many potential reforms – workforce pay, mental health legislation, 'End of Life' scrutiny, and long-awaited Covid-19 Public Inquiry findings
Autumn has seen many potential reforms – workforce pay, mental health legislation, 'End of Life' scrutiny, and long-awaited Covid-19 Public Inquiry findings
November 25, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Shaping the future of adult social care policy – key changes and opportunities to influence policy and practice: https://ow.ly/5iOa50XxkYB
Autumn has seen many potential reforms – workforce pay, mental health legislation, 'End of Life' scrutiny, and long-awaited Covid-19 Public Inquiry findings
Autumn has seen many potential reforms – workforce pay, mental health legislation, 'End of Life' scrutiny, and long-awaited Covid-19 Public Inquiry findings
Reflective supervision is at the heart of resilient, effective teams. Our established leadership programme helps supervisors embed this in practice.
Find out more and book your place: https://ow.ly/8yEy50XnBy8
Find out more and book your place: https://ow.ly/8yEy50XnBy8
November 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Reflective supervision is at the heart of resilient, effective teams. Our established leadership programme helps supervisors embed this in practice.
Find out more and book your place: https://ow.ly/8yEy50XnBy8
Find out more and book your place: https://ow.ly/8yEy50XnBy8
How can we improve support for care leavers as they transition to adulthood?
Explore Research in Practice resources to support #NationalCareLeaversMonth. #NCLM https://ow.ly/5HiT50Xq2kV
Explore Research in Practice resources to support #NationalCareLeaversMonth. #NCLM https://ow.ly/5HiT50Xq2kV
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
How can we improve support for care leavers as they transition to adulthood?
Explore Research in Practice resources to support #NationalCareLeaversMonth. #NCLM https://ow.ly/5HiT50Xq2kV
Explore Research in Practice resources to support #NationalCareLeaversMonth. #NCLM https://ow.ly/5HiT50Xq2kV
How can we improve support for people living with dementia and promote their wellbeing and quality of life?
Join an open access webinar on 17 December that will focus on the evidence around how we can support people living with dementia who live in care homes. https://ow.ly/k1QR50XpTx1
Join an open access webinar on 17 December that will focus on the evidence around how we can support people living with dementia who live in care homes. https://ow.ly/k1QR50XpTx1
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
How can we improve support for people living with dementia and promote their wellbeing and quality of life?
Join an open access webinar on 17 December that will focus on the evidence around how we can support people living with dementia who live in care homes. https://ow.ly/k1QR50XpTx1
Join an open access webinar on 17 December that will focus on the evidence around how we can support people living with dementia who live in care homes. https://ow.ly/k1QR50XpTx1
Directors & PSWs: Want to strengthen your workforce and reduce turnover? Invest in your supervisors. Places are now open for our Supervisors Development Programme https://ow.ly/YTn550XnBx6
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Directors & PSWs: Want to strengthen your workforce and reduce turnover? Invest in your supervisors. Places are now open for our Supervisors Development Programme https://ow.ly/YTn550XnBx6
Strong supervision isn’t just about oversight - it’s about creating safe spaces for reflection and curiosity. How is your organisation investing in developing supervision as a leadership skill? https://ow.ly/yCyY50XnBu2
November 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Strong supervision isn’t just about oversight - it’s about creating safe spaces for reflection and curiosity. How is your organisation investing in developing supervision as a leadership skill? https://ow.ly/yCyY50XnBu2
@dezholmes1.bsky.social: If we see leadership as setting the emotional climate, then it means that we are a movement. We have never needed activism more #LeadersF25
November 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
@dezholmes1.bsky.social: If we see leadership as setting the emotional climate, then it means that we are a movement. We have never needed activism more #LeadersF25
Dr. Ron Dodzro shares Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Model. Are we conversing with families or about families at the mesosystem layer? #LeadersF25
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Dr. Ron Dodzro shares Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Model. Are we conversing with families or about families at the mesosystem layer? #LeadersF25
Simon Thomas, Wiltshire Council: Having clear, simple messaging was vital to enable boundary spanning leadership across children's and adults' services #LeadersF25
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Simon Thomas, Wiltshire Council: Having clear, simple messaging was vital to enable boundary spanning leadership across children's and adults' services #LeadersF25
Jess McGregor @adass.bsky.social: It starts with relationships. If we're going to effectively work across children's and adults services, we need to think about rhythms and routines #LeadersF25
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Jess McGregor @adass.bsky.social: It starts with relationships. If we're going to effectively work across children's and adults services, we need to think about rhythms and routines #LeadersF25
Rachael Wardell @theadcsltd.bsky.social: The adults and children's sectors can label prevention work differently, but we grapple with the same challenges. All adults were children once #LeadersF25
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Rachael Wardell @theadcsltd.bsky.social: The adults and children's sectors can label prevention work differently, but we grapple with the same challenges. All adults were children once #LeadersF25
Adam Lent @thekingsfund.bsky.social: We need to move away from a fixed response where one size fits all into a versatile response where we understand what matters to people #LeadersF25
November 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Adam Lent @thekingsfund.bsky.social: We need to move away from a fixed response where one size fits all into a versatile response where we understand what matters to people #LeadersF25
@llannerch.bsky.social: Be clear on your values, develop your connections. That's how we unlock power within communities. It's not easy, but the effort will be worth it #LeadersF25
November 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
@llannerch.bsky.social: Be clear on your values, develop your connections. That's how we unlock power within communities. It's not easy, but the effort will be worth it #LeadersF25
What are we preventing and who got to decide what that is? Helpful provocation from today's chair @dezholmes1.bsky.social before we go into our first session on community development #LeadersF25
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
What are we preventing and who got to decide what that is? Helpful provocation from today's chair @dezholmes1.bsky.social before we go into our first session on community development #LeadersF25
How can we support people living with dementia to remain at home and promote their wellbeing and quality of life?
Join an open access webinar on 11 December that will focus on the evidence around how we can support people living with dementia at home and in the community. https://ow.ly/UYit50Xl0bU
Join an open access webinar on 11 December that will focus on the evidence around how we can support people living with dementia at home and in the community. https://ow.ly/UYit50Xl0bU
November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
How can we support people living with dementia to remain at home and promote their wellbeing and quality of life?
Join an open access webinar on 11 December that will focus on the evidence around how we can support people living with dementia at home and in the community. https://ow.ly/UYit50Xl0bU
Join an open access webinar on 11 December that will focus on the evidence around how we can support people living with dementia at home and in the community. https://ow.ly/UYit50Xl0bU
What do we mean by AI literacy in social care?
Join a knowledge exchange session on 26 November that will explore how the social care sector uses and understands AI and the importance of AI literacy in organisations. https://ow.ly/qYR450XkZUK
Join a knowledge exchange session on 26 November that will explore how the social care sector uses and understands AI and the importance of AI literacy in organisations. https://ow.ly/qYR450XkZUK
November 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
What do we mean by AI literacy in social care?
Join a knowledge exchange session on 26 November that will explore how the social care sector uses and understands AI and the importance of AI literacy in organisations. https://ow.ly/qYR450XkZUK
Join a knowledge exchange session on 26 November that will explore how the social care sector uses and understands AI and the importance of AI literacy in organisations. https://ow.ly/qYR450XkZUK
What does good family group decision making look like?
Join Family Rights Group for a webinar on 28 November to learn about a new Family Group Conferencing toolkit. The resource supports practitioners and local areas to set up and run a family group conference service. https://ow.ly/vz7S50XkZiN
Join Family Rights Group for a webinar on 28 November to learn about a new Family Group Conferencing toolkit. The resource supports practitioners and local areas to set up and run a family group conference service. https://ow.ly/vz7S50XkZiN
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
What does good family group decision making look like?
Join Family Rights Group for a webinar on 28 November to learn about a new Family Group Conferencing toolkit. The resource supports practitioners and local areas to set up and run a family group conference service. https://ow.ly/vz7S50XkZiN
Join Family Rights Group for a webinar on 28 November to learn about a new Family Group Conferencing toolkit. The resource supports practitioners and local areas to set up and run a family group conference service. https://ow.ly/vz7S50XkZiN
Adolescent-focused low-intensity life story work describes how carers can celebrate and record positive everyday experiences in a flexible, ongoing way.
Join an open access webinar on 1 December to explore the importance of embedding this approach with adolescents in care. https://ow.ly/BBIY50XjLjr
Join an open access webinar on 1 December to explore the importance of embedding this approach with adolescents in care. https://ow.ly/BBIY50XjLjr
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Adolescent-focused low-intensity life story work describes how carers can celebrate and record positive everyday experiences in a flexible, ongoing way.
Join an open access webinar on 1 December to explore the importance of embedding this approach with adolescents in care. https://ow.ly/BBIY50XjLjr
Join an open access webinar on 1 December to explore the importance of embedding this approach with adolescents in care. https://ow.ly/BBIY50XjLjr
Join an open access webinar on 12 November that will explore the importance of voice in system transformation, focusing on the Families First programme.
During this session, we will spotlight case studies from local areas and share practical guidance and examples. https://ow.ly/EUSZ50XjLy0
During this session, we will spotlight case studies from local areas and share practical guidance and examples. https://ow.ly/EUSZ50XjLy0
October 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Join an open access webinar on 12 November that will explore the importance of voice in system transformation, focusing on the Families First programme.
During this session, we will spotlight case studies from local areas and share practical guidance and examples. https://ow.ly/EUSZ50XjLy0
During this session, we will spotlight case studies from local areas and share practical guidance and examples. https://ow.ly/EUSZ50XjLy0
Explore an open access guide to CPD for social workers. It includes the updated Social Work England requirements, practical tips for completing and recording CPD, and support to use our resources to continue developing in your role. https://ow.ly/5upy50XeTE0
October 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Explore an open access guide to CPD for social workers. It includes the updated Social Work England requirements, practical tips for completing and recording CPD, and support to use our resources to continue developing in your role. https://ow.ly/5upy50XeTE0
Join our team!
We are looking for a Senior Research and Development Officer who is passionate about evidence-informed practice to join our Adults team.
Closing date for applications is 24 October. www.researchinpractice.org.uk/adults/conte...
We are looking for a Senior Research and Development Officer who is passionate about evidence-informed practice to join our Adults team.
Closing date for applications is 24 October. www.researchinpractice.org.uk/adults/conte...
October 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Join our team!
We are looking for a Senior Research and Development Officer who is passionate about evidence-informed practice to join our Adults team.
Closing date for applications is 24 October. www.researchinpractice.org.uk/adults/conte...
We are looking for a Senior Research and Development Officer who is passionate about evidence-informed practice to join our Adults team.
Closing date for applications is 24 October. www.researchinpractice.org.uk/adults/conte...
Improving outcomes for children and young people in complex situations with multiple needs, at risk or subject to a Deprivation of Liberty
New findings from research by Research in Practice and @ncb.org.uk: ow.ly/fiTI50X4MAp
New findings from research by Research in Practice and @ncb.org.uk: ow.ly/fiTI50X4MAp
October 1, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Improving outcomes for children and young people in complex situations with multiple needs, at risk or subject to a Deprivation of Liberty
New findings from research by Research in Practice and @ncb.org.uk: ow.ly/fiTI50X4MAp
New findings from research by Research in Practice and @ncb.org.uk: ow.ly/fiTI50X4MAp
We also loved hearing how Link Officers are supporting learning and development in their organisations.
Hear Kim Quigley discuss how Research in Practice learning resources are embedded as a ‘golden thread’ to support evidence-informed practice in Warrington Borough Council. #LOAM25
Hear Kim Quigley discuss how Research in Practice learning resources are embedded as a ‘golden thread’ to support evidence-informed practice in Warrington Borough Council. #LOAM25
September 30, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We also loved hearing how Link Officers are supporting learning and development in their organisations.
Hear Kim Quigley discuss how Research in Practice learning resources are embedded as a ‘golden thread’ to support evidence-informed practice in Warrington Borough Council. #LOAM25
Hear Kim Quigley discuss how Research in Practice learning resources are embedded as a ‘golden thread’ to support evidence-informed practice in Warrington Borough Council. #LOAM25
Manageable workloads are essential for retaining skilled social workers and improving outcomes for children and families.
A new DfE report has emphasised the need for continued innovation, investment in technology, and a systems approach to reform.
A new DfE report has emphasised the need for continued innovation, investment in technology, and a systems approach to reform.
September 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Manageable workloads are essential for retaining skilled social workers and improving outcomes for children and families.
A new DfE report has emphasised the need for continued innovation, investment in technology, and a systems approach to reform.
A new DfE report has emphasised the need for continued innovation, investment in technology, and a systems approach to reform.
Social care reform: Supporting change through evidence-informed workforce development – reform is moving at pace with arguably the most significant programme of change since the Children Act 1989.
We are committed to engaging with you across regions and supporting changes at a local system level.
We are committed to engaging with you across regions and supporting changes at a local system level.
September 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Social care reform: Supporting change through evidence-informed workforce development – reform is moving at pace with arguably the most significant programme of change since the Children Act 1989.
We are committed to engaging with you across regions and supporting changes at a local system level.
We are committed to engaging with you across regions and supporting changes at a local system level.