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The Social Policy Research Unit

W‌e are a leading UK centre for applied health and social care research. 

Established in 1973, we conduct high impact policy and practice research across the lifecourse. 

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Between 2009 and April 2024, SPRU was an active member of the NIHR School for Social Care Research (SSCR). In May 2024, the leadership of the SSCR transferred to the University of York and now sits within the Older Adults' Social Care Research Group, under the Directorship of Professor Yvonne Birks.
A partnership between Martin House Children’s Hospice, the University of York and the University of Leeds.

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