Understanding Diverse Cultural Backgrounds and Ethnicity for Adult Social Care (DECK)

PROJECT STATUS: Ongoing
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START DATE AND DURATION: May 2023
Summary

This scoping study uses realist action research to better understand the influence of diverse cultural backgrounds and ethnicity as barriers to access and uptake of local authority commissioned adult social care services, in the London Boroughs of Newham and Redbridge.

A public advisor, users and carers of local adult social care services, decision makers, researchers, and key stakeholders will produce definitions, review existing evidence, understand user / carer views about the barriers to access and uptake, so they can be prioritised using information from wider stakeholders. This information will feed into co-developed resources, and the study will be used to evaluate the feasibility of realist action research for adult social care.

Recruitment for study participants is now open

Are you based in Newham or Redbridge? Do you have lived experience of social care? Or do you work for a community organisation? We'd like to speak with you about your experiences as part of this study.

If you do decide to take part in this study, you will need to: 1. Complete this screening form

2. Await confirmation and scheduling details from the research team

3. Prepare for your one-hour interview at a mutually agreed time

4. Participate in the one-hour interview and provide your valuable insights

Contact Details:

If you have any questions or concerns about the study, please contact: Dr Sarah Jasim, she should be able to respond within two working days.

Email: s.jasim[at]lse.ac.uk

Research request Community leader or work for a community organisation in Newham or Redbridge? We want to hear from you about your thoughts about your local communities’ access or use of local social care services, and any influence of their ethnicity or cultural background  We are looking to hear from local community leaders or those working forcommunity organisations in Redbridge or Newham who know about communities’ experiences of local adult social care services Research request Newham or Redbridge community member? Lived experience of social care? We want to hear about your experiences of ethnicity or cultural background, andhow this may have influenced your accessor use of local social care services. We are looking for local people who have lived experience or draw on care support (themselves or through caring for others) of adult social care services in Redbridge or Newham

Partners & Collaborators

London Borough of Redbridge

Care Policy and Evaluation Centre (CPEC), LSE

Department of Applied Health Research (DAHR), UCL

London Borough of Newham

Greater London Authority (GLA)

London Councils

London Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS)

London Engagement Collaborative (LEC)

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Lead Investigator
Investigating Team
Mrs Aurora Todisco, Public Advisor
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