Participatory Research in Birmingham

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Here are some of our findings to date.

Scoping current practice in the Birmingham Social Care VCFSE Sector. A report by BVSC

A report by Co-Production Works on Social Care Participatory Research and Education in Birmingham’s Universities

Examples and Case Studies of University and VCSE participatory research activity

Universities

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Citizen Leadership and Integrated Care Report (warwick.ac.uk)

LYPSA: Improving LGBTQ+ Young People's Experiences of Social Care - University of Birmingham

Older People: Care and Self-Funding Experiences

Social Work with Older People Research (SWOP)

Understanding the Social Care Assessment Journey of Older LGBTQ+ People - University of Birmingham

Why are we stuck in hospital? - University of Birmingham

VCSEs

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Some case studies of VCSEs that are working in a participatory way are provided in the BVSC report. These organisations include:

At Pace CIC

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