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News

Veterans’ substance abuse has devastating impact on loved ones

Posted on Thursday 14 November 2019

Professor Charlie Lloyd is calling on the families of veterans with substance abuse problems to take part in a major survey looking at their experiences.

Homelessness can be reduced using innovative ‘Housing First’ model

Posted on Friday 11 October 2019

A housing model has proved effective in reducing homelessness across Europe but it needs more political support to increase its impact, says a new study led by the University of York.

We're 6th in the UK

Posted on Monday 23 September 2019

Social Policy and Social Work at York is in the top ten for Social Work in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.

National House Project nominated for Children and Young People Now Award

Posted on Wednesday 18 September 2019

An innovative project evaluated by SPSW researchers has been nominated for the Leaving Care Award at the Children and Young People Now Awards 2019.

Self-funders' experiences of social care

Posted on Wednesday 14 August 2019

New research project looking at self-funders' experiences of social care, led by Dr Kate Baxter.

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New Projects

Helping Older People to Engage Effectively with Community Social Care (The HOPES study)

This study aims to understand how support workers help older adults with mental health needs to accept and receive social care.

Finding and Funding Social Care a Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Self-funders

The purpose of this project is to understand self-funders' experiences of finding and funding social care, and create an online resource of peer experiences.

Parents' Stories of their Children's Lives: a follow-on study of QUEST parents

The purpose of this study is to understand the factors that influence the mental health and well-being of teenagers on the autism spectrum.

Martin House Research Centre

The Martin House Research Centre is a partnership between Martin House Children’s Hospice, the University of York (Department of Health Sciences and the Social Policy Research Unit) and the University of Leeds.

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Social Policy Research Unit

spru@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 321950
Alcuin Block B, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom.
SPRUYork