Participate in research
There is always research taking place in the field of adult social care. Often, researchers would like to hear from homecare workers, as we have ground-level insights into many aspects of the social care 'system'. See if there are any studies you are interested in on the list below.
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Personalising Domiciliary Dementia Care
Online / in-person:
Online
Participation type:
Focus groups
Status:
Active
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
Host
University of Birmingham / University of Kent
About
Providing care for people living with dementia at home can be challenging due to high levels of stress, burnout, and frequent staff changes among domiciliary care workers. This affects the quality of care for everyone involved. Research shows that matching care worker skills and characteristics to the specific needs and preferences of people living with dementia and their families/friends can improve care. The aim of this project is to improve dementia care in the home. To do this, the project intends to design a digital platform that matches care preferences and availability between people living with dementia and domiciliary care workers.
Who is invited to participate?
The study teams wishes for people living with dementia, their families/friends as well as domiciliary care workers and managers to have the largest say on what the digital platform content contains, and what the interface looks like.
How to participate
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ASCK-WELL: A Holistic Approach to Enhancing Work Quality in Long-Term Care Professionals
Online / in-person:
Online
Participation type:
Survey
Status:
Active
Will I be paid for my time?
No
Host
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
About
This research project will develop a new questionnaire that measures care-work-related quality of life. As a care worker your views and opinions about the factors that affect your work-related quality of life are very important.
Who is invited to participate?
Care workers
How to participate
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Homecare workers who have supported with motor neurone disease (MND)
Online / in-person:
Online
Participation type:
Interview
Status:
Active
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
Host
University of Nottingham
About
Study to understand more about the work that homecare workers do supporting clients with motor neurone disease (MND). It looks at the tasks carried out, the equipment used, the skills required, as well as how homecare workers work with family members and other professionals. Involves either a 45 minute online interview, or recording an online diary. Homecare workers who take part will each receive a £25 retail voucher.
Who is invited to participate?
Homecare workers who are currently working or have experience of working with someone with MND with complex interventions at home, such as ventilation, cough assist and feeding tubes.
How to participate
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Zimbabwean Health & Care Worker visa holders
Online / in-person:
In-person
Participation type:
Interview
Status:
Active
Will I be paid for my time?
No
Host
Newcastle University
About
We want to hear about your experiences with the visa scheme and its impact on your family life. Participation will involve a 1.5hr interview.
Who is invited to participate?
Zimbabwean Health & Care Worker visa holders
How to participate
17
Preventive Role of Social Care for Older People (the PROP study)
Online / in-person:
Online, In-person
Participation type:
Interview
Status:
Active
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
Host
King's College London / NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London
About
We want to find out what triggers homecare staff to act when they notice something out of the ordinary (that they are concerned about) and what they do next.
Who is invited to participate?
Homecare workers who live in South London
How to participate
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Male care workers from Romanian or Polish backgrounds
Online / in-person:
In-person
Participation type:
Interview
Status:
Active
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
Host
Centre for Care (University of Sheffield)
About
Research into the experiences of Romanian and Polish men who work in care. Looking at how men enter care work and how they feel about their job on a day-to-day basis. Participation involves an in-person interview at a location near you, in return for a £20 voucher.
Who is invited to participate?
Male care workers from Romanian or Polish backgrounds
How to participate
15
MEND: exploring the experiences of male care workers
Online / in-person:
Unknown
Participation type:
Interview
Status:
Active
Will I be paid for my time?
Unknown
Host
NICHE-Leeds / National Care Forum / Skills for Care
About
The MEND study aims to increase the number of male care workers supporting older people living in care home and home care settings.
Who is invited to participate?
Male care workers
How to participate
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Female care workers in their 20s
Online / in-person:
Online, In-person
Participation type:
Interview
Status:
Active
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
Host
Economic and Social Research Council / University of Manchester / University of Leeds / City University
About
The working lives of women aged 23-29 working in health and social care. Consists of a 90 minute interview online or in person. Interviewees are given a £20 voucher.
Who is invited to participate?
Female care workers in their 20s
How to participate
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Government response to exploitation of Health & Care Worker Visa holders
Online / in-person:
Online
Participation type:
Survey
Status:
Inactive
Will I be paid for my time?
No
Host
Work Rights Centre
About
Evaluating the Government's strategy to support Health & Care Worker visa holders who have experienced exploitation.
Who is invited to participate?
Health & Care Worker Visa holders
How to participate
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Members of Homecare Workers' Group
Online / in-person:
Online
Participation type:
Interview
Status:
No longer recruiting
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
Host
Centre for Care (University of Sheffield)
About
As part of a broader study about care worker organising, the Centre for Care is producing a case study about Homecare Workers' Group. Researcher Duncan Fisher is holding telephone interviews with individual group members as part of this, in return for a £25 voucher.
Who is invited to participate?
Members of Homecare Workers' Group
How to participate