Note from Anne McGlade, Social Care & Social Work Research Lead
at Social Care Council
I am delighted that in this edition of Knowledge Exchange Newsletter,
we are able to bring you some up-to-date information on events and
activities happening related to research and evidence.
In her warm welcome our Chief Executive (Patricia Higgins) brought
readers to date with details on recent reorganizational changes for
bringing forward the strategic research and evidence agenda under
the auspices of Social Care council (NISCC). As Social Care Research
Lead I am delighted and feel privileged to join the team here in the
Social Care Council and look forward to building wider networks and
engagements for taking forward the next stages of our strategic
agenda for social work and social care.
We plan to host our first engagement workshop in April 2024 and will
be in touch with stakeholders with details and invitations.
I look forward to meeting at least some of you at our 11th Annual
Social Work and Social Care Conference on 20th March 2024 in Belfast
Castle. We have an interesting day planned so hopefully all delegates
and speakers with get lots of learning and enjoyment from it. We were
delighted at the response rate to the call for abstracts and also have
an excellent line of keynote speakers lined up for the event. (Check
more on page 12)