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10-10-2023 - NIHR Launches New Research Programme for Social Care (RPSC)
Funding is given for high-quality social care research that generates evidence to improve, expand and strengthen the way adult social care in the UK is delivered for users of care services, carers and the public.
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Programme for Social Care (RPSC) scheme replaces the previous Research for Social Care (RfSC) scheme. Running on a biannual basis, RPSC calls will fund research that generates evidence that increases the effectiveness of social care, provides value for money, and benefits people who need or use social care and carers. Social care is a strategic priority for the NIHR and the intention is to improve and expand the evidence base for social care, consistent with the remit of the Department of Health and Social Care.
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