Thank you The Curiosity Partnership for the opportunity to join you today to discuss our key manifesto asks for social care for all political parties, and to consider the role research and evidence could have in their future implementation

Great to see this month's edition dedicated to ageing, area of care whose time has come. Vic Rayner 💚 pens the Social Care Insights column with reflections from the Global Ageing Conference kicking off a discussion on how we can all help change the global story of ageing #GAN2023

Some really interesting slides from new The Health Foundation polling. First, over half of the public thinks it’s unfair that #socialcare is largely means-tested whereas the NHS is free at point of use. But it’s not that simple…

Looking forward to a day of celebrating social care research with our friends at the Kent Research Partnership! #KRPCelebration 🎉🎉🎉

Hot off the press - the latest round of the LA SPARC scheme is live! Find out more about the scheme and how to apply... ⬇️ nihr.ac.uk/funding/local-…

Thank you Kent Research Partnership for making us feel so welcome today! It was great to hear about everything that's happening in Kent and compare notes 📋 Lots to celebrate! #KRPcelebration 🎉🥳

How can we meet the needs of people living alone with dementia? A (free) webinar for social care providers. 🗓️ 26 October, 16:00-18:00 💻Sign up via Eventbrite for joining instructions (link below!) eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-we-m…

Are you at the City of Doncaster Council Festival of Practice today? Say hello to your Researcher-in-Residence, Liz Wands-Murray, at her stand!

Calling all research-curious folks! Registration is now open for the free-to-attend 2024 Curiosity Partnership Adult Social Care Research Festival which this year is taking place in Doncaster. Get yourself signed up today and we'll see you there! curiosityresfest2024.eventbrite.co.uk

💭 Blog: The ‘Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care’ will support integrated care systems - Jane Brightman, Director of Workforce Strategy, discusses how the ‘Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care’ will support the work of the 42 ISC across England bit.ly/4fnOE3O

The NIHR Doctoral Local Authority Fellowship Scheme is now inviting applications! This is your chance to pursue a fully funded PhD while continuing your work in a local authority setting. Open to staff and charities working with Local Authorities. Apply👇 nihr.ac.uk/funding/nihr-d…

❓ How can you mobilise research knowledge within adult social care? 💻 Register for our webinar to hear the experiences of Prof Claire Goodman, from working with care homes to potential challenges and practical tips for knowledge mobilisation. Sign up: gmg-lgcgroup.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We're running a photography competition! Submit your images that promote age positivity and celebrate social care across the region. 📷 Closing date - 30/09/24 (17:00 BST) 🏆 Prizes to be won 📢 Winners announced at curiosityresfest2024.eventbrite.co.uk Info/T&Cs - bit.ly/3zfyzgk

There's a very healthy attendance list already, but still room for more: come and hear research and resources to support carers of people with dementia. 17 Sept, online event, 1-3pm Dementia at Bradford