Welcome
We are an independent network of individuals who provide a
range of research information, planning and evaluation
in social care and health services. SSRG members
are drawn from a wide range of professional groups
and organisations sharing a common interest in the
work of the caring services.
Visit the About SSRG section to find out more.
SSRG Annual Workshop 2010
Sharing Responsibility, Resources and Results:
Working together to improve services for vulnerable children and adults
Monday 8th Tuesday 9th march 2010
Chancellor's Conference Centre, University of Manchester
Download the call for contributions (Word, 36kb)
Download the booking form (Spreadsheet, 34kb)
Download full programme details (A4, 462kb PDF)
Updated 4th February 2010
News
- New non-SSRG event: NIHR School for Social Care Research Annual Conference
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Added 30th October 2009
- Vacancy - Research Officer, City of Westminster, Greater London
You will be an inspirational and motivated leader with high levels of stamina and resilience and able to work effectively under pressure.
See the noticeboard for more information
Added 21st January 2010
- Vacancy - Performance Analyst (Temporary 12 months) Coventry
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Performance Review Unit in providing a timely and high quality performance management function
See the noticeboard for more information
Added 14th January 2010
- Exploring Impact: public involvement in NHS, public health and social care research
A new INVOLVE report
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Added 22nd December 2009
- The Children's Services Network news
The
email domain has changed. Members of the CSN team can now only be contacted via the LGiU domain (lgiu.org.uk). information about the Children's services network can be found on the LGiU website
Added 22nd December 2009
- New publication: Research Policy and Planning (Vol 27/1)
Download here
Added 15th December 2009
- Decisions, Assessment, Risk and Evidence in Social Work
Mon 28 & Tue 29 June 2010. Northern Ireland
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Added 12th November 2009
- Myths and Realities - The Issue of Risk
Wednesday 18 November 2009 London
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Added 12th November 2009
- 4th ESRC Research Methods Festival
5-8 July 2010, Oxford
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Added 12th November 2009
- New non-SSRG event: NIHR School for Social Care Research Annual Conference
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Added 30th October 2009
- Calling all local Councils' Research Governance Leads!
Developing the Research Register for Social Care
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Added 13th October 2009
- New non-SSRG event: Social Care Workforce Research Unit [SCWRU] Expert Seminar: International Social Care Workers in England: Experiences and Expectations
9th December 2009
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Added 5th October 2009
- Fact Sheet for researchers on the implications of the Mental Capacity Act
View details and download
Added 2nd October 2009
- SSRG Newsletter added for August 2009
Members here
Non-members sample pages
Added 17th August 2009
- SSRG Newsletter added for June 2009
Members here
Non-members sample pages
Added 29th June 2009
- SSRG Newsletter added for April 2009
Members here
Non-members sample pages
Added 29th June 2009
- New publication - Research, Policy and Planning
View in the Members area
Added 7th May 2009
- SSRG Newsletter - February 2009
Members here
Non-members sample pages
Added 20th February 2009
- Practice and experience of international social care workers - a survey
Social Care Workforce Research Unit
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Added 16th January 2009
SSRG Events
- Safeguarding Children: the effective use and dissemination of knowledge
Cosla Conference Centre, Edinburgh
Tuesday 13th April 2010
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Updated 21st January 2010
- User experience surveys: today and tomorrow
16th November
Birmingham
View presentations
Updated 17th November 2009
- Improving Safeguarding Outcomes for Children:
Developments in Performance Assessment
24th November 2009
Birmingham
View presentations
Updated 8th December 2009
- Free event! "Safeguarding Children"
25th June
Birmingham
Presentations added
Updated 9th July 2009
- SSRG Scotland event: Joint Working for Joint Outcomes
Monday 1st June
Edinburgh
View details and presentations
Updated 8th June 2009
- SSRG Scotland event: Spring Seminar and AGM: Developing a Research Strategy for Scotland
Wednesday 29th April 2009
Edinburgh
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Added 27th March 2009
- SSRG Scotland event: Measuring Outcomes: How far can SOAs take us?
Monday 2nd March 2009
Edinburgh
Presentations added
Updated 6th March 2009
Other events