We support professionals with their learning to enable people to live good lives. Part of the @ncb.org.uk family. https://www.researchinpractice.org.uk/https://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mlpyt7kg4223What does wellbeing mean when it’s interpreted by those with lived experience of social care? Join a series of three open access webinars that will explore a co-produced Evidence Review from Research in Practice and Social Care Future. https://ow.ly/pkWM50YY7g313 May 2026 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlpyt7kg4223https://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mlnlgs4w3q2qHealth and social care professionals play a crucial role in supporting the mental health needs of children, young people, families and adults. Explore Research in Practice resources to support  #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. https://ow.ly/OAGH50YY64C12 May 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnlgs4w3q2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mlb27t47aj2qSocial work is an emotionally demanding, complex profession. Exposure to abuse, neglect, and trauma at work can affect home life. Explore research findings around the experiences of social workers who are mothers in a new blog for #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek. https://ow.ly/z4Kf50YVr3N07 May 2026 10:50 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlb27t47aj2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3ml6spfz5j423Join an open access knowledge exchange session on 4 June that will discuss how data is gathered about the experiences of children, young people and families who are supported by Children’s Social Care and the feasibility of a national survey. https://ow.ly/IyUX50YVtyk06 May 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6spfz5j423https://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3ml6dv63xhb23Forced removal of children from their birth families causes trauma for both mother and child. A new blog for #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek explores the importance of trauma-informed approaches when supporting mothers who have had children removed from their care. https://ow.ly/uISC50YVoCY06 May 2026 09:05 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6dv63xhb23https://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3ml4flvwzks2hHealth and social care professionals play a vital role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of mothers during and after pregnancy. Explore Research in Practice resources to support trauma-informed practice for  #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek.  https://ow.ly/Faec50YV2eX05 May 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4flvwzks2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mks6j77fgc2oExplore new research that highlights the direct link between financial hardship and child welfare involvement and dives deep into the realities faced by struggling families and the resulting strain on local authorities. [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 May 2026 12:57 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks6j77fgc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mkpe6pbxil26Kinship carers are older than other groups raising children. Many carry additional caring responsibilities or have support needs of their own. Join a webinar on 9 June exploring how to support older kinship carers, addressing practical, financial, and emotional needs. https://ow.ly/V73b50YQWyL30 Apr 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpe6pbxil26https://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mkn3sh5fp426What steps can we take to better share power with those who draw on social care? Join a series of open access webinars to explore an Evidence Review co-produced by Research in Practice and Social Care Future. https://ow.ly/kvb150YREMU29 Apr 2026 12:25 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkn3sh5fp426https://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mkkaykl3ac2fSafeguarding adults means protecting a person’s right to live in safety, free from abuse, neglect, violence and exploitation.  Listen to views on effective safeguarding practice in a new open access podcast. https://ow.ly/n70q50YQVLn28 Apr 2026 09:20 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkaykl3ac2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mk64n3grax2hJoin a webinar on 9 June that will explore what it means to support older kinship carers in practice. Participants will have opportunities to reflect, share practice experiences and consider what good support looks like for older kinship carers and their families. https://ow.ly/olOb50YKNri 23 Apr 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk64n3grax2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mjw77scv2o24Joint working between Adult and Children’s Services is essential to provide effective support for parents with learning disabilities. Join an open access webinar on 30 April that will explore we can work together more effectively to meet parents’ needs. https://ow.ly/TuRU50YKNQM20 Apr 2026 09:55 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjw77scv2o24https://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mjomy6c2sa2sOver half of kinship carers are grandparents, making them the largest group of carers stepping in to raise children when parents are unable to do so. Join a webinar on 9 June that will explore what it means to support older kinship carers in practice. https://ow.ly/TqkB50YI6jr 17 Apr 2026 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjomy6c2sa2shttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mjm7un6u6y2mWhen supporting young carers it is vital to address the needs of the whole family. Join an open access webinar on 28 April that will explore what works well in facilitating whole family holistic assessments and support planning with young carers and their families. https://ow.ly/sCQn50YGVOH16 Apr 2026 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjm7un6u6y2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mjji5aky4n26What does wellbeing mean when interpreted by those with lived experience of social care? Join us on 28 May for the first webinar in an open access series that will explore a co-produced Evidence Review that discusses the five key changes needed to unlock an equal life. https://ow.ly/fqCE50YGVlu15 Apr 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjji5aky4n26https://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mjhk6k2rho26What does effective and compassionate pre-birth work look like in practice? Join a workshop on 29 April that aims to support practitioners and practice leads working with parents during the pre-birth period where safeguarding concerns are present. https://ow.ly/kFmO50YGUMS14 Apr 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhk6k2rho26https://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mjey3axwkk2wJoin an open access online event on 30 April that will launch a new report on financial precarity and child welfare. Hosted by @policyinpractice.bsky.social, this session will explore how services can respond to families facing financial hardship. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-tackling-financial-hardship-to-safeguard-children-tickets-198544984894513 Apr 2026 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjey3axwkk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mjekko6ysj2vDevelop your knowledge of learning theory and discuss how to develop your own bespoke sessions. We are pleased to share our new programme of ‘Learn and deliver’ events, designed to support individuals providing learning and development in organisations.   https://ow.ly/SZaW50YGUx413 Apr 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjekko6ysj2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mj2i552qoj2kSocial connectedness plays a crucial role in supporting health, wellbeing and independence. Join a webinar on 19 May exploring how strengths-based approaches can promote inclusion and resilience. https://ow.ly/NEPn50YFCpX09 Apr 2026 09:20 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2i552qoj2khttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3miyk4azsft27The two-child limit is lifted this week. There will be around 600,000 fewer individuals in relative low income after housing costs – but this is far from a complete solution to poverty and its impact. Read more about how we are working across the life course: https://ow.ly/lQOt50YFBwE08 Apr 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyk4azsft27https://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mivwrtnpv42pA pivotal moment for adult social care: Key reforms and emerging debates https://ow.ly/3nvQ50YEXw9 Read our update exploring some of the key changes and opportunities to influence future policy and practice.07 Apr 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivwrtnpv42phttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3migbmdooxb2wHow can how Adult Services can better support parents with a learning disability? Explore an open access briefing that forms part of a growing body of work that aims to strengthen practice, clarify legal responsibilities, and improve outcomes for families. https://ow.ly/BWoc50YAuJK01 Apr 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3migbmdooxb2whttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mieadtyc562qJoin an open access webinar on 28 April that will share Care Policy and Evaluation Centre (LSE) research findings around what works well in facilitating whole family holistic assessments and support planning with young carers and their families. https://ow.ly/KFrE50YzLY3 less31 Mar 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mieadtyc562qhttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mibhnwq6xx2tA new briefing highlights how Adult Services can better support parents with a learning disability – an issue linked with increased involvement in the child protection system and, too often, family separation: https://ow.ly/tUPt50YAung30 Mar 2026 10:35 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibhnwq6xx2thttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mibdzr65qb2lWhat does wellbeing mean when it’s interpreted by those with lived experience of social care? Join a series of three open access webinars that will explore a co-produced Evidence Review from Research in Practice and Social Care Future. https://ow.ly/EXv150YzLL830 Mar 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibdzr65qb2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mhxbm6bud32rToday we are hosting our children and families Partnership Conference, exploring the theme of making Families First a reality. https://ow.ly/zTcO50Yz1GF You can follow and contribute on LinkedIn via #PartnershipC: https://www.linkedin.com/company/research-in-practice/26 Mar 2026 09:20 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxbm6bud32rhttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mhvchs3k5b2lThe law relating to the determination of a deprivation of liberty for under 18 year-olds whose needs require additional care and support is complex and not well understood. Explore an open access briefing that provides an overview of the legal frameworks. https://ow.ly/PQ8q50YxE5F25 Mar 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvchs3k5b2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mhurpd74cr2tWe welcome Baroness Casey’s frank and powerful assessment of the urgent challenges facing adult social care. This conversation can create a clearer picture of the value of social care to people’s lives, pressures facing the system and the changes needed. https://ow.ly/QyS050Yyujv 25 Mar 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhurpd74cr2thttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mhdbldfd3c2bSocial work plays a vital role in bringing people and communities together. For #SocialWorkWeek, new Research in Practice resources support inclusivity, equity and diversity with people across social work practice. https://www.researchinpractice.org.uk/all/news-views/2026/march/hope-harmony-and-inclusive-social-work-practice/18 Mar 2026 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdbldfd3c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/researchip.bsky.social/post/3mgu5upm7u42eMental health issues and problem debt often go hand in hand. Amir Farooq outlines the Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space, a statutory programme that provides people with problem debt a temporary break from the organisations to which they owe money in a new blog. https://ow.ly/eyzb50Ysm0912 Mar 2026 10:10 +0000at://did:plc:dadeaj7io2mp2xhaxv5ntupd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgu5upm7u42e