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 below.
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Government response to exploitation of Health & Care Worker Visa holders
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
Follow the link below to complete the quick five-minute survey
Online / in-person:
Online
Participation type:
Survey
Status:
Recruiting
Will I be paid for my time?
No
Female care workers in their 20s
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
Follow the link below to complete a short sign-up survey. Email Lilith if you have any questions - L.H.Brouwers@leeds.ac.uk
Online / in-person:
Online, In-person
Participation type:
Interview
Status:
Recruiting
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
MEND: exploring the experiences of male care workers
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
Email Reena Devi - R.Devi@Leeds.ac.uk
Online / in-person:
Unknown
Participation type:
Interview
Status:
Recruiting
Will I be paid for my time?
Unknown
Male care workers from British, Romanian, Nigerian or Polish backgrounds
About
Research into the experiences of British, Romanian, Polish and Nigerian 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 British, Romanian, Nigerian or Polish backgrounds
How to participate
Email Ella Monkcom - errmonkcom1@sheffield.ac.uk
Online / in-person:
In-person
Participation type:
Interview
Status:
Recruiting
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
Members of Homecare Workers' Group
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
Email Duncan Fisher - d.u.fisher@sheffield.ac.uk
Online / in-person:
Online
Participation type:
Interview
Status:
Recruiting
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
Zimbabwean Health & Care Worker visa holders
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
Email Brightman Makoni - b.makoni2@newcastle.ac.uk
Online / in-person:
In-person
Participation type:
Interview
Status:
Recruiting
Will I be paid for my time?
No