ESRC research, social work and social care

This report looks at what contribution ESRC research programmes make, and might make, to the knowledge base for social work and social care.

Types and quality of knowledge in social care

This knowledge review looks at what types of knowledge SCIE should draw on and how to distinguish good quality knowledge in policy making and practice. This review underpins all of SCIE's research and publications and will also be useful for other researchers.

The adoption of looked after children: a scoping review of research

This knowledge review looks at what types of knowledge SCIE should draw on and how to distinguish good quality knowledge in policy making and practice. This review underpins all of SCIE's research and publications and will also be useful for other researchers.

Social Care Institute for Excellence: corporate plan 2003-2006

Corporate plan

Intermediate Care: SCIE Highlights

Part of Intermediate Care

Intermediate care can deliver better outcomes for people and reduce the pressures on hospitals and the care system. Yet its potential has not been fully realised. Evidence offers some clear learning points that can guide the growth of intermediate care.