This is the latest news from the School of Social Policy, its Departments and Research Centres.
CHASM was delighted to host a roundtable discussion with the FCA’s Chief Executive Officer, Nikhil Rathi, along with Marie Roberts and Freddie Stevens
Dr Sophie King-Hill comments on Labour's proposal to target Andrew Tate-style misogyny in schools with more positive social media influencers.
A new report reveals, for the first time, strong correlations between news literacy and civic engagement amongst 9- to 11-year-olds in the UK.
Dr Seb Rumsby documents firsthand experiences of the catastrophic drop in legal aid funding, which is undermining people’s wellbeing and right to a fair trial.
Report into the challenges faced by people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people trying to leave ‘long-stay’ hospital published in full today.
Report reveals first-hand insights from people coming to UK through Humanitarian Visa scheme
On Wednesday 6 December 2023, staff, students, and members of the community gathered for the inaugural lecture of Professor Adele Atkinson.
There are few degrees that offer a broader range of opportunities than sociology. But don’t just take our word for it; our alumni seem to think so, too.
The Birmingham, RAND and Cambridge Rapid Service Evaluation Centre has been commissioned for five more years following £3 million in funding from the NIHR.
The University of Birmingham has secured substantial funding from the Economic and Social Research Council for a transformative Doctoral Training Partnership
Dr Kayleigh Garthwaite reflects on the changes to Universal Credit and benefits announced in the Autumn Statement.
Dr Louise Overton reflects on what the 2023 Autumn Statement means for pensions.
People providing unpaid care for sick or disabled family members and friends are saving Northern Ireland’s health service £5.8 billion in care costs each year.
Nationwide survey of mainstream secondary school students reveals lack of confidence in schools’ handling of issues surrounding race and religion
University of Birmingham research has identified eight ‘top tips’ for local authorities to embed strengths-based working within social care services.
After five years of promises from the UK Government, the failure to deliver a ban shows a callous disregard for the safety and protection of LGBTQ+ people.
Delivered in partnership by the Health Services Management Centre and the University of Manchester, ten years later the programme is still going strong.
Racism harms mental health and is associated with mental illness – but a new study has highlighted ‘alarming’ racism on mental health wards.
Experts from the University of Birmingham will be unpicking media representations of mental health as part of this year’s Festival of Social Science.
New research unveils the Brexit aftershocks still being felt in the lives of EU families who left the UK following the referendum.
Human beings may be biologically hardwired to commit crimes.
Professor Jenny Phillimore explains why moving asylum seekers to live on the Bibby Stockholm barge will not work as the government claims it will.
Steve Gulati, Associate Professor and Director of Healthcare Leadership at HSMC discusses the concept of "time to care" within healthcare.
Researchers win awards for ‘best paper’ and research into people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people in long-stay hospitals.
One of the key challenges of our time is the ability to find different ways of working together to achieve sustainable, high-quality health and care services.
A University of Birmingham expert has joined a celebrated artist to give young people from Birmingham the opportunity to express their voices through graffiti.
Research reveals that an LGBTQ+ social worker training module increases knowledge about LGBTQ+ young people and challenges heteronormative assumptions.
The sinking of a fishing trawler off the Greek coast demonstrates why European policies on refugees and migration are failing, with terrible consequences.
On Thursday 22 June 2023, over one hundred of the University’s staff, students and community members joined Professor Nicola Gale for her inaugural lecture.
By Dr Ross Millar, Director of Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham
By Steve Gulati, Senior Fellow and Director of Healthcare Leadership, Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham
In this blog HSMC academics explore whether there is much to celebrate as the British National Health Service reaches its 75th birthday.
Homophobic abuse suffered by Noel Glynn in a Croydon care home outlines why older LGBTQ+ people in care need to have their voices heard, says Dr Jason Schaub.
This blogpost was initially published on the RAND Europe website.
Researchers at the University of Birmingham are calling on older LGBTQ+ people in social care to take part in a new research project.
Jennifer Knights reflects upon joining colleagues Mark Exworthy, Amarpreet Kaur and Tony Stem on an exchange visit to the University of Maryland
Dr Jason Schaub, Lecturer in Social Work, reflects on the recommended changes to the Gender Identity Development Service.
Views of migrants in the UK and British citizens living abroad are featured in a new season of the popular podcast 'Who do we think we are?'
Scholars contribute to a major collection published by Oxford University Press offering unique insight into the concept of superdiversity.
Professor of Social Policy and Director of the Third Sector Research Centre, John Mohan explains why the Big Help Out won't reverse the decline in volunteering.
Dr Sophie King-Hill welcomes Labour's ambitions to open discussions with men and boys to combat violence against women, but policy needs to be framed carefully.
British political parties must promise to better protect victims of forced migration and sexual and gender-based violence in 2024 general election manifestos.
Dr Sophie King-Hill explains why the Casey report's findings of misogyny in the Met is an issue for all of society, not just the police service.
With concern growing about people with learning disabilities and autism being admitted to ‘long-stay’ hospitals, how can we help them rebuild their lives?
‘Why are we stuck in hospital?’ report reveals the challenges for people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people trying to leave ‘long-stay’ hospital.
Dr Sophie-King Hill argues the recent government announcement of bringing a review of sex education in schools forward could cause more harm than good.
A new guide has been launched to help Councils and social care providers avoid pitfalls when introducing new and emerging technology into adult social care.
Marginalised families with autistic children in England face widespread discrimination, biases and lack of resources, new research shows.
Steve Gulati on whether we should be concerned about the planned reduction in specialist EDI posts within the NHS.
An NHS-funded programme delivering mental health services in schools and FE colleges has made significant early progress in its first 3 years, a study shows.
We need a joined up approach to tackling toxic sexual behaviour in the most trusted professions in society, says Dr Sophie King-Hill.
Christopher Pietroni is joined by Noëlla Coursaris Musunka, an award-winning philanthropist and international model.
We are thrilled to announce we are calling for applications for the 2023 International Visiting Research Fellowship scheme.
Professor Carolyn Wilkins, an experienced public sector leader, joins Christopher Pietroni to ask whether we have the right kind of leadership.
The Birmingham Leadership Institute has officially launched its brand-new podcast, ‘Leadership Exchanged’.
Join Paul Richardson for the first episode of Leadership Exchanged. Paul is a successful entrepreneur across sectors as varied as waste management and fashion.
Former HSMC staff member and Director of NHS Elect, Mike Davidge pays tribute to the late John Yates
Professor Judith Smith shares insights into the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement and the NHS
In Black History Month, Steve Gulati explores the debate around leadership development for ethnic minority groups and individuals in the National Health Service
Former NHS General Management Trainee Sarah Morgan, reflects on the recent HSMC conference celebrating its 50th anniversary.
BRACE Rapid Evaluation Centre and colleagues examine how communities of practice developed and shared knowledge about the pandemic ahead of the covid-19 inquiry
Steve Gulati reflects on his and his family's experiences as first and second generation migrants, and also the contribution of migrant workers in the NHS.
Dr Amarpreet Kaur reflects on starting her role at HSMC during the Covid-19 pandemic.
HSMC has partnered with the College of Medical and Dental Sciences to develop a leadership development programme for clinicians in the West Midlands NHS.
Peaky Blinders has become a worldwide success – but what has been the lasting effect of the series on the city and region?
Darya Ibrahim shares experiences of undertaking HSMC's intercalated degree in conjunction with the Medical School.
Professor Russell Mannion and colleagues have undertaken research funded by The Health Foundation to assess the impact of Covid-19 in mental health services.
HSMC Director, Dr Ross Millar reflects on HSMC at 50's alumni event
The origins of Park House.. the home of the Health Services Management Centre (HSMC) by Rachel Posaner
Professor Mark Exworthy and colleagues claim that the new National Clinical Impact Awards (NCIAs) are insensitive to the needs of the wider NHS workforce.
New research on telephone triage in primary care finds that it does not disadvantage patients with multimorbidity in terms of access to care.
Dr Sophie King-Hill and colleagues have coordinated a cross-university initiative to offer dynamic sexual violence workshops to medical students.
In our latest blog, as part of the 50th anniversary series, Dr Christiane Shrimpton provides us with personal reflection on the impact of the Bevan programme.
Jon Glasby is a qualified social worker by background and Director of IMPACT, the UK centre for implementing evidence in adult social care.
Steve Gulati reflects on HSMC's tradition of sharing knowledge and encouraging debate through events and seminars.
The Health Services Management Centre (HSMC) will be hosting this year's OBHC Conference between Mon 12th – Wed 14th September 2022.
For LGBTQ + History Month 2022, Dr Spohie King looks back over the impact of the Local Government Act 1988, particularly the notorious Section 28.
Read the winning blog entry for CHASM's Ben Pattison Memorial PhD Prize 2022, by Emma Parlow.
University of Birmingham research offers unique opportunity to gain insight into how communities have responded to the COVID crisis.
Professor Judith Smith, current Director of HSMC, reflects on the key contributions made by HSMC to health policy and management
William has over 20 years' experience of financial inclusion and international development in the private and development sectors.
Professor Russell Mannion to present at the 36th Annual HSR lecture
Dr Sophie King-Hill receives funding to lead on new project seeking to reduce the harmful sexual behaviours in children and young people
The study looks at early evidence on implementation and development of PCNs, motivations to participate and what enables or inhibits progress.