Research

The North West Social Work Research Collaborative exists to foster regional collaboration in social work and social care research. It aims to share knowledge, resources, and expertise across the North West to improve practice, influence policy, and build research capacity in social work and related fields.
Objectives

●      To coordinate regional research efforts relevant to social work and social care.
●      To support the development of research-active environments within member organisations.
●      To disseminate and apply research findings to inform policy and practice.
●      To develop collaborative funding bids for research projects.
●      To support practitioner-led research and academic-practice partnerships.
●      To support practitioners on the pathway to becoming research active.
●      To organise and deliver research-related events and training.

Members may include:
●      Academics and researchers
●      Social work practitioners and students
●      Research and development leads
●      Representatives from teaching partnerships