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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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Social Policy Research Unit

Social Policy Research Unit

sbs-research@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 321231
Church Lane Building, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5ZF, United Kingdom.
@UoY_SBS

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School for Social Care Research

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.

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The Martin House Research Centre

A partnership between Martin House Children’s Hospice, the University of York and the University of Leeds.

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Social Policy Research Unit

Social Policy Research Unit

sbs-research@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 321231
Church Lane Building, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5ZF, United Kingdom.
@UoY_SBS