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Research for Social Care- Competition 6 Stage 1 Minutes

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Published: 22 May 2023

Version: 1.0 May 2023

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Minutes of the Research for Social Care (RfSC) funding committee meeting to discuss applications to Competition 6 Stage 1.

Date and Location

Meeting Tuesday 14 March 2023 by Virtual meeting.

In Attendance

Funding committee

Professor Chris Hatton
Dr Kate Baxter
Dr Jenni Brooks
Professor Katie Brittain
Dr Sue Caton
Dr Shirley Evans
Professor Deborah James
Mr Francis James
Professor Frank Keating
Dr Brynmor Lloyd-Evans
Dr Reima Ana Maglajlic
Ms Karen McCormick
Dr Ruth McGovern
Ms Caroline Norrie
Professor Tessa Parkes
Ms Bridget Penhale
Mr Nanik Pursani
Professor Sara Ryan
Professor Claire Surr
Mrs Ann-Marie Towers
Dr Mark Wilberforce
Ms Jane Whitehurst
Mr Keith Wyncoll

Secretariat

Mr Ben Morgan (NIHR)
Dr Rifat Muhbab (NIHR)
Dr Beth Rowley (NIHR)
Dr Laura Mason (NIHR)
Ms Katie Prangle (NIHR)
Ms Genis Fernandes (NIHR)
Ms Lauren McKelvie (NIHR)
Mr Nick Dunmore (NIHR)

Programme Director

Professor Marian Knight (Programme Director)

Observers

Dr Janine Bestall (RDS Yorkshire and the Humber)
Mrs Emma Hadfield-Hudson (NIHR EDI)
Dr Nicola Hopkins (NIHR EDI)
Mrs Emma Oughton (CRN)

Applications considered

NIHR205717: A mixed methods study to explore the key attributes of homecare, in prolonging independent living for older people
Conflicts: Ms Caroline Norrie, Professor Sara Ryan and Dr Shirley Evans  
Committee recommendation: Reject

NIHR205804: An exploratory study into family carers experiences of abuse/harm from those for whom they are providing care.
Conflicts: None
Committee recommendation: Reject

NIHR205758: Effective and Sustainable Intergenerational Interventions for social care: A qualitative multi-method study
Conflicts: Ms Jane Whitehurst and Professor Katie Brittain
Committee recommendation: Reject

NIHR205732: Improving the safe and timely transition of older people from acute NHS trusts to care homes: a realist review.
Conflicts: Ms Bridget Penhale, Ms Caroline Norrie, Professor Sara Ryan and Dr Shirley Evans 
Committee recommendation: Invite to Stage 2

NIHR205724: Scoping Care Homes' Use of Music: ANalysis and iNvestigation (SCHUMANN)
Conflicts: Dr Shirley Evans, Dr Reima Ana Maglajlic and Professor Frank Keating
Committee recommendation: Reject

NIHR205721: ProMoting diversity in the adult social care workforce: attracting, recruiting and retaining under represENtD staff – The MEND study
Conflicts: Dr Kate Baxter, Professor Ann-Marie Towers, Professor Claire Surr, Professor Katie Brittain and Dr Janine Bestall (observer)
Committee recommendation: Invite to Stage 2

NIHR205733: Understanding existential loneliness in community social care settings: A qualitative study of lived experiences, perceived barriers, and pathways to support
Conflicts: Professor Sara Ryan left the room
Committee recommendation: Reject

NIHR205704: Safeguarding Adults for Empowerment (SAFE) : A qualitative study to develop best practice guidance for involving older people in adult safeguarding processes
Conflicts: Dr Reima Ana Maglajlic, Dr Ruth McGovern, Ms Bridget Penhale and Professor Frank Keating
Committee recommendation: Invite to Stage 2

NIHR205711: Using an interprofessional approach to improve the quality of care in the care home sector
Conflicts: None
Committee recommendation: Invite to Stage 2

NIHR205700: Domestic abuse and housing: local authorities' provision of safe accommodation for adults living with disabilities and/or long-term/life-limiting illness : a mixed-methods study
Conflicts: Dr Ruth McGovern, Ms Bridget Penhale and Professor Claire Surr 
Committee recommendation: Invite to Stage 2

NIHR205803: A qualitative study of support for litigants in person: implications for social care
Conflicts: Professor Chris Hatton, Dr Kate Baxter, Professor Brynmor Lloyd Evans and Professor Frank Keating 
Committee recommendation: Reject

NIHR205756: Understanding unmet long-term care needs associated with obesity in later life in England
Conflicts: Dr Kate Baxter, Professor Ann-Marie Towers 
Committee recommendation: Reject

NIHR205714: Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment in prison (DECISION) care pathway and training package: A realist informed feasibility study
Conflicts: Dr Kate Baxter, Professor Chris Hatton, Ms Bridget Penhale, Ms Caroline Norrie, Professor Brynmor Lloyd Evans and Dr Ruth McGovern 
Committee recommendation: Invite to Stage 2

NIHR205625: Mera future ko kya? (What about my future): A qualitative case study and linked feasibility study of South Asian young adult carers’ transitions to adulthood.
Conflicts: Professor Chris Hatton, Professor Claire Surr, Professor Sara Ryan and Dr Shirley Evans
Committee recommendation: Invite to Stage 2

NIHR205685: Clear Pathways: The co-production and development of a multi-agency approach for delivering supportive services to adults with hoarding behaviours.
Conflicts: Dr Ruth McGovern, Ms Bridget Penhale, Ms Caroline Norrie and Professor Katie Brittain
Committee recommendation: Reject

NIHR205689: Continuity of care: The role and integration of Dementia Care Navigators across England to support equitable access to post-diagnostic care
Conflicts: Professor Chris Hatton, Dr Mark Wilberforce and Professor Ann-Marie Towers
Committee recommendation: Reject

NIHR205693: The mistreatment of older adults in the UK: exploring prevalence, risk, reporting and interventions
Conflicts: Professor Ann-Marie Towers and Ms Bridget Penhale 
Committee recommendation: Reject

NIHR205715: Administrative Fairness in Social Care Needs Assessment
Conflicts: Professor Ann-Marie Towers, Dr Jenni Brooks, Dr Kate Baxter, Dr Mark Wilberforce, Professor Sara Ryan and Dr Shirley Evans
Committee recommendation: Invite to Stage 2

NIHR205703: Mental health and wellbeing interventions for people working in adult social care: evidence synthesis and consultation
Conflicts: Professor Ann-Marie Towers and Dr. Shirley Evans
Committee recommendation: Reject

NIHR205708: Optimising Support for Carers of People with Severe Mental Illness
Conflicts: Professor Ann-Marie Towers, Dr Mark Wilberforce, Ms Caroline Norrie and Professor Brynmor Lloyd Evans 
Committee recommendation: Reject

NIHR205765: Bridging the gap for services: developing and evaluating an AuTism and HomelessnessToolkit and Training Package (AT-Home)
Conflicts: Ms Caroline Norrie and Professor Brynmor Lloyd Evans 
Committee recommendation: Invite to Stage 2

NIHR205768: Implementing GPS trackers for people with dementia who are at risk of wandering to safely improve the independence of wearers and reduce the burden on carers
Conflicts: Dr Shirley Evans
Committee recommendation: Reject

NIHR205710: Exploring the role of Meals on Wheels in social care in England: a mixed-method study of service provision, use and costs
Conflicts: Dr Reima Ana Maglajlic and Professor Frank Keating
Committee recommendation: Invite to Stage 2

NIHR205766: Music and Older South Asian Adults: Inclusive Care (MOSAIC)
Conflicts: Professor Sara Ryan and Dr Shirley Evans
Committee recommendation: Invite to Stage 2

NIHR205697: What kinds of children’s homes work well for which children: a mixed methods study using linked national administrative data.
Conflicts: Dr Reima Ana Maglajlic and Professor Frank Keating 
Committee recommendation: Invite to Stage 2

Outcomes Table

Funding Committees score applications on a range of 1-10. This table displays the number of applications awarded each score in the committee meeting. The tables exclude applications that were rejected during the scrutiny and triage processes, and no ranking within columns should be inferred.

RfSC will fund applications that score in the range of 6-10, although a score of 6-10 does not guarantee funding. In exceptional circumstances and with approval from the Programme Director, applications may be invited/funded that fall below the fundable range (scoring 1-5)

ScoreRangeNumber of applications
9.0 - 10.0 Invited 0
8.0 - 8.9 Invited 1
7.0 - 7.9 Invited 5
6.0 - 6.9 Invited 6
5.0 - 5.9 Rejected 4
4.0 - 4.9 Rejected 5
3.0 - 3.9 Rejected 4
2.0 - 2.9 Rejected 0
1.0 - 1.9 Rejected 0