Fiona Clark from the University of Dundee is looking for care homes in the tayside area to participate in this study looking at how ‘rights’ are understood by those who live and work in residential care for older people in Scotland. The study would involve Fiona coming into the care home to observe and assist in practical tasks such as serving teas and coffees, chatting to residents and staff and perhaps leading an activity with a small group of residents, if they and staff would welcome this. Fiona would then use information gathered from this, to do some short semi-structured interviews with residents, staff and the care home manager and owner where appropriate. The best way to facilitate the above would be discussed with the care home manager and staff. The pattern of contact and the researcher's role would be negotiated with each of the care home managers individually to ensure the least disruption for residents and staff, but she would aim to be present on different days and during different times of the day. 

If you are interested in taking part, or would like more information, please email f.z.clark@dundee.ac.uk.

Dr Tamsin Smith from The Open University in Scotland is conducting a study to find out the experiences of practice supervisors/ practice assessors supporting student nurses on placement in non NHS settings. Participation involves completing an online survey (around 15 mins). In addition to this, there is an option for staff to give further information in an individual interview on the phone/teams, this would take no more than 1 hour. 

If you are interested in taking part in the study, or would like more information, Tamsin can be contacted on tamsin.smith@open.ac.uk.

Dr Adam Spacey from the University of Salford has developed a survey for care home staff. This survey is exploring advance care planning education delivered by hospice specialists to care home staff in post pandemic conditions. The data gathered from the anonymous survey will be used to inform future advance care planning education and practice. This study follows on from findings from a literature review. It takes about 15 mins to complete so you can enjoy a coffee while filling it in. If you would like any further additional information, please contact Dr Spacey via email, a.spacey@salford.ac.uk.

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Asena Turkman would like to speak to people over who use or have used drugs in the past. Participation would involve a 1-2 hour interview with the researcher. Your answers will be protected, confidential and anonymised. You are free to skip any questions you do not want to answer. Participants will be compensated for their time and inconvenience with an Amazon eGift Voucher.

 If you are interested, or for more information, please contact Asena Merve Turkman (PHD researcher) on asena.turkman@strath.ac.uk.