SCIE’s work on knowledge and research in social care

The quality of SCIE’s work depends on a rigorous and transparent research methodology. SCIE has developed a number of approaches that reflect the kind of knowledge available in social care and social work, including systematic mapping, systematic knowledge reviews, and user and carer involvement in systematic reviews.

SCIE also values the involvement of practitioners in creating the evidence base for social work and social care and is a signatory to the Salisbury Statement on practice research.

Social Care Online

The UK's most complete range of information and research on all aspects of social care - for free.

Research Register for Social Care

The Register enables social care researchers to share the knowledge gained from their projects with others who have an interest in their subject.

Types and quality of knowledge in social care

The knowledge review identifies the main types of research, experience and wisdom that combine to form the social care knowledge base.

The Social Care Research Ethics Committee

The Social Care REC, which is appointed by SCIE, reviews adult social care research study proposals from researchers based in England.