Projects started in 2016
Independent financial advice about funding social care in later life – a project exploring evidence and practiceNovember 2016 – December 2017
This study explored existing research and current practice regarding independent financial advice about funding social care in older age.
The PEDRO study: partnerships between deaf people and hearing dogsOctober 2016 - March 2020
The PEDRO study is evaluating and exploring hearing dog partnerships. The aim of the study is to understand the impacts and experiences of these partnerships, and their place within wider support and provision for deaf people and people with hearing loss.
Exploring the contribution of the social work role in CMHTs for working age adults and older people October 2016 - 30 April 2019
A study to explore the unique contribution of social workers to community mental health teams.
Evaluation of Integrated Personal Commissioning (IPC)October 2016 - April 2019
The Department of Health has commissioned a summative evaluation of the Integrated Personal Commissioning (IPC) programme. The evaluation aims to identify key lessons about the effectiveness of IPC schemes.
The THINC project: therapy interventions for children with neurodisability - a scoping study of current practice and perceived research needsMay 2016 - February 2017
This scoping study will be used to inform future research into physical, occupational and speech and language therapy support used by children with neurodisabilities.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for non-respiratory sleep disturbances in children with neurodevelopmental disorders: a systematic reviewFebruary 2016 - January 2017
Many children with neurodisabilities experience sleep problems: this project is reviewing existing evidence on the effectiveness of the different ways sleep difficulties may be managed.
Workplace Personal Assistants: exploring the role of workplace personal assistants for physically disabled peopleJanuary 2016 - September 2017
An exploration of the role of workplace personal assistants and their relationships with disabled people and colleagues.
Children's WorldsJanuary 2016 - December 2018
International comparative school based survey of eight, ten and twelve year old children’s subjective well-being in 2017.