About the webinar: Life Story Work (LSW) is widely recognised in health and social care settings as a powerful approach for supporting care-experienced children and young people. By using biographical and narrative techniques, LSW creates opportunities for individuals to explore, reflect on, and make sense of their lived experiences. It is frequently referenced in policy,… Read More

We are delighted to launch our Annual Adoption Lecture 2025. Our guest speaker will be Dr Tam Cane from the University of Sussex, who will present her research on the AFDiT framework – a framework intended to ensure positive identity outcomes for all minoritised ethnic children moving into transracial adoption. Registration is now open. Dr… Read More

Abstract Children receiving care and support (CRCS) from the child welfare system represent a vulnerable subpopulation who often face complex and multifaceted challenges, usually stemming from abuse, neglect, or disability. Despite the significant health disparities associated with this group, limited research has explored how these outcomes differ across ethnic and religious identities. This paper addresses… Read More

Abstract At a time of crisis and reform for children’s social care in England, the need to reinvest in services that support families has never been more pressing. In this seminar, Calum Webb will present findings from an extensive analysis of the association between spending on preventative and supportive children and family services and rates… Read More

Abstract People with Down’s syndrome have a higher risk of developing dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease. This is because people with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome 21, which can lead to a buildup of plaque in the brain. By age 40, most individuals with Down syndrome have brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s, including… Read More

Abstract It is increasingly appreciated that one’s ‘social location’ (i.e. age, gender identity, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, living context, sexual orientation, etc) will affect their experiences of living with dementia. For some, this may result in inequalities and inequities experienced throughout the dementia care pathway, from pre- to post-diagnosis. Whilst we know that dementia may pose specific… Read More

Abstract At least 25,000 people from minority ethnic communities are living with dementia in the UK. However, there are likely to be important differences in the services that people from these communities receive compared to their white-British counterparts. For instance, people from many communities are significantly less likely to receive a diagnosis of dementia and… Read More

Abstract This webinar introduces the NIHR-funded Food Glorious Food project, offering early insights from its realist evaluation. People living with dementia face a heightened risk of malnutrition and dehydration. However, food plays a far more significant role than nutrition alone – it can influence psychosocial wellbeing, foster a sense of citizenship, and support personal and… Read More

Abstract The ASPIRE Project (Actioning a Schools & Prisons Independent Research Evaluation) In July 2023, the Welsh Government commissioned the ASPIRE Team for a 12-month period to provide options and considerations for a national model of support to improve wellbeing and educational outcomes for children affected by parental imprisonment in Wales. The ASPIRE team is… Read More

Presenter: Dr Siobhan O’Dwyer and Dr Dan Burrows Presenters Dr Siobhan O’Dwyer is Associate Professor of Social Care at the University of Birmingham. She has led research on unpaid care for the last 15 years, including studies in Australia, the UK, and the Netherlands. Her research has informed policy and practice, and inspired critically acclaimed… Read More