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Connecting evidence with decision-making in adult social care: A cross-sectional staff survey Open
Summary For adult social care organizations faced with growing challenges, an increasingly important issue is how best to make use of relevant research. This article reports on a survey that sought to assess the views, experiences, and use…
“The law” and and protests: A case study of public rhetoric in the #RUReferenceList rape culture protests at Rhodes University, South Africa Open
Where legislation is not itself the central point of dispute in higher education protests, “the law” may be used as a rhetorical strategy to bolster arguments. We use the case study of the #RUReferenceList rape culture protests at Rhodes U…
The Place of Research in the Professional Identity of Practitioners and Managers in Adult Social Care Open
The nature of professional identity in the roles of practitioners in social care is not clearly defined. This article uses baseline data from a study seeking to increase the use of research in decision‐making within adult social care to di…
What Influences the Use of Research by the Adult Social Care Workforce? Open
Despite a recognition that research evidence plays a critical role in informing decisions in adult social care, there has been little investment in developing the sector’s own capacity to engage with it. This article reports on a qualitati…
Social Connectedness in a Locked-Down World: A Phenomenological Study of Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Background: Whilst qualitative research has previously been conducted on older people’s personal resilience and wellbeing during COVID-19, there are fewer empirical studies on the impact it had on social connectedness for this age group. I…
Outcome harvesting as a methodology for the retrospective evaluation of small-scale community development interventions Open
Outcome Harvesting shows promise for evaluating community development initiatives, allowing evaluators to work closely with key stakeholders to arrive at a mutually agreed and verifiable set of outcomes. However, challenges remain with reg…
M Jones and M Biddle (2023) Neighbours Connect Southmead Bristol SROI Impact Maps Open
Impact Maps produced for a retrospective SROI analysis of Neighbours Connect Southmead Bristol - a community buddy and support scheme.
Microgrants as a pathway for community development: A case study exploring impacts, implementation and context Open
Microgrant schemes are used in many contexts relevant to community development, but there are few detailed accounts of their operation and effects. This study explored a four-year microgrant scheme in Bristol, UK. The research analyzed 141…
How educational staff in European schools reform school food systems through ‘everyday practices’ Open
Schools are recognized as important locales for education and action to change food-related environmental and health behaviours. Research shows the potential for a whole school systems approach to integrate educational activities, food in …
Scaling up Action on Urban Sustainable Food Systems in the United Kingdom: Agenda Setting, Networking, and Influence Open
There has been an increasing focus on the potential of city-based initiatives to address the negative impacts of the global food system. Adopting a meso-level policy perspective, this study aimed to explore whether, how, and why the UK non…
View article: Apart but not Alone? A cross-sectional study of neighbour support in a major UK urban area during the COVID-19 lockdown
Apart but not Alone? A cross-sectional study of neighbour support in a major UK urban area during the COVID-19 lockdown Open
Background: Evidence from a range of major public health incidents shows that neighbour-based action can have a critical role in emergency response, assistance and recovery. However, there is little research to date on neighbour-based acti…
View article: Apart but not alone? A cross-sectional study of neighbour support in a major UK urban area during the COVID-19 lockdown
Apart but not alone? A cross-sectional study of neighbour support in a major UK urban area during the COVID-19 lockdown Open
Background: Evidence from a range of major public health incidents shows that neighbour-based action can have a critical role in emergency response, assistance and recovery. However, there is little research to date on neighbour-based acti…
Apart but Not Alone: survey 1 questionnaire and data April 2020. Neighbour support and the covid-19 lockdown Open
This is the dataset and questionnaire for a survey of people engaged in supporting their neighbours during the covid-19 lockdown in 2020. The study was based in the Bristol conurbation
Apart but Not Alone: survey 1 research data April 2020. Neighbour support and the covid-19 lockdown Open
This is the dataset for a survey of people engaged in supporting their neighbours during the covid-19 lockdown in 2020. The study was based in the Bristol conurbation
Apart but Not Alone: survey 1 questionnaire and data April 2020. Neighbour support and the covid-19 lockdown Open
This is the dataset and questionnaire for a survey of people engaged in supporting their neighbours during the covid-19 lockdown in 2020. The study was based in the Bristol conurbation
Prelude to the Skybolt Crisis: The Kennedy Administration's Approach to British and French Strategic Nuclear Policies in 1962 Open
The speech delivered by U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara on 16 June 1962 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is often cited for its significance in the enunciation of U.S. nuclear strategy, but the speech also featured p…
Integrating Local Knowledge into a National Programme: Evidence from a Community-Based Diabetes Prevention Education Programme Open
Type 2 diabetes prevention is a major priority for healthcare services and public health. This study aimed to evaluate how a local authority in England piloted a diabetes prevention programme. The South Gloucestershire Diabetes Prevention …
ImaYDiT - Imagining young disabled people's transitions in a time of major societal change: Research project report Open
ImaYDiT was funded by DRILL – Disability Research for Independent Living and Learning. This is supported by the Big Lottery Fund. WiltsCIL staff, members of WiltsCIL Coproduction
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Every City a Food Growing City? What Food Growing Schools London Reveals about City Strategies for Food System Sustainability Open
Cities have emerged as leaders in food system innovation and transformation, but their potential can be limited by the absence of supportive governance arrangements. This study examined the value of Food Growing Schools London (FGSL) as a …
Exploring the multidisciplinary extent of public health career structures in 12 countries: an exploratory mapping Open
We conclude that there still gaps in MDPH career structures internationally. While this study provides preliminary knowledge on the subject, we recommend further research to inform debates and policies in MDPH professional practice especia…
Implementation fidelity of a voluntary sector-led diabetes education programme Open
Purpose The quality of voluntary sector-led community health programmes is an important concern for service users, providers and commissioners. Research on the fidelity of programme implementation offers a basis for assessing and further e…
P91 Mechanisms of action in group-based interventions (magi) study: a framework of change processes in group-based health interventions Open
Background Groups are often used to promote personal and health-related psychological and behavioural change. Although there is considerable literature on group dynamics and intra- and inter-personal change processes in groups, this knowle…
Measuring the social value of prevention and management of type 2 diabetes in a community setting. Open
Background:Type 2 diabetes affects 1 in 20 people over the age of 65. Although there is growing evidence around the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions to prevent or delay the onset of this disease, there is limited evidence of the wi…
Association between Food for Life, a Whole Setting Healthy and Sustainable Food Programme, and Primary School Children’s Consumption of Fruit and Vegetables: A Cross-Sectional Study in England Open
The promotion of dietary health is a public health priority in England and in other countries. Research shows that the majority of children do not consume the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables (F&V). There has been relatively litt…