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Cardiff University studies COVID-19 impact on care workers in Wales

Research by Sarah Clarke on May 24, 2021

Home care workers in Wales are being urged to share their experiences of providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the research project.

Oxford University tests smart devices to detect heart problems

Innovation Intelligence Studies Technology by Sarah Clarke on May 11, 2021

New technologies, such as small heart monitors placed under the skin, watches and rings, can track the heart rhythm continuously and send alerts.

Autism charity launches research fund to ‘revolutionise’ social care for autistic adults

Funding Research by Sarah Clarke on April 13, 2021

The research, supported by the new Social Care Action Fund, aims to identify ways to ensure autistic people are at the heart of decisions about their care.

Care England at the heart of new evidence-based social care centre

Funding Innovation Solutions by Sarah Clarke on March 29, 2021

The new IMPACT centre, which will receive £15 million in funding over six years, will aim to build capacity and skills in the adult social care workforce.

University gets £1.6m to boost older people’s access to digital resources

Business Finance Research by Sarah Clarke on March 17, 2021

A team of researchers has been awarded £1.6m of funding to improve access to online resources for older people in a bid to boost health.

Northumbria University seeks home care workers for study on double-handed care

Intelligence Studies by Sarah Clarke on March 3, 2021

Researchers would like to talk to home care workers who have experience of both single and double-handed home care.

Government urged to deliver on promise to fix social care

Reports Research by Lee Peart on February 1, 2021

A major new report has called on the government to deliver on it manifesto commitment to fix the failing social care sector.

Home Instead announces research partnership with York University

Business Intelligence Strategy Studies by Sarah Clarke on August 24, 2020

The organisations hope the research will contribute to the national debate and policy around older people’s health and wellbeing.

Survey reveals COVID-19 mental health impact on care workers

Human Resources Intelligence People Recruitment Surveys by Lee Peart on July 14, 2020

Survey reveals COVID-19 mental health impact on care workers

Businesses fail if owner has too much self belief, research finds

Intelligence Studies by Sarah Clarke on February 6, 2020

Research from the University Cologne has found how being too optimistic about one’s ability and future prospects could be one reason businesses are failing.

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