Social Work and Social Care Strategic Research Agenda - Organisational Change
At this stage, those who have been engaged with the research agenda will be aware of
the future organisational change taking place in relation to the delivery of the Strategic
Research Agenda.
In April 2023 as you are aware, the Health and Social Care Board (The Board) was
dissolved and replaced by the Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG) of the
DoH. The Board had responsibility along with colleagues in the Building Research
Community for launching and implementing the Social Work and Social Care Research
Strategy which was launched in 2020.
Recent discussions have taken place between the Senior Management team of
Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) and the SPPG. We are pleased to
announce the outcome of these discussions and, in order to protect, maintain and
continue to develop this important and necessary agenda, there has been a decision
that the Social Care Research Lead (Anne McGlade) will be seconded to NISCC.
Networks and engagements already established will continue as we move forward, and
we will keep you informed as arrangements progress.
Brenda Whittle Director (SPPG), Catherine Cassidy Deputy Director (SPPG) and Michaela
Glover Head of Governance and Training (SPPG)
Patricia Higgins Chief Executive (NISSC) Assistant Director Marian O' Rourke (NISCC))
Note from Anne McGlade
"This is an exciting change. With your support, we will drive the research evidence
agenda as we go forward into the future. Thank you all for your ongoing support and
thank you in anticipation of your continued support".
Best wishes Anne
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