August 2026: CARE was delighted to host Dr Felipe Szabzon, a visiting researcher from the University of São Paulo and King’s College London, on 7 and 8 July for a programme of activities focused on community care, social inequality and…
CARE Webinar – Bridging Perspectives: Strengthening Collaboration during Mental Health Act Assessments
Wednesday, 3 June12:00-13:30Online Mental Health Act assessments are more than a legal process—they are a site at which complex decisions are made about human rights and require nuanced professional judgement. Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) are key to this process…
CARE staff recognised at Cardiff University Celebrating Excellence Awards 2025
Two members of the Centre for Adult Social Care Research core team have been recognised at the Cardiff University Celebrating Excellence Awards 2025. Alice Butler received the award in the Culture, Cynefin and Community category, and Dr Sofia Vougioukalou was…
Dementia Action Week 2026: Inclusive Community Event
20 May 15:30 – 17:30 Grange Pavillion, Grange Gardens, Cardiff CF11 7LJ Join us for workshops on brain health and tea, cake, fruit and samosas You can decide which of the following workshops to attend – choose as many or…
CARE and BSG EVENT: Neurodivergent Futures – Ageing Well Through Inclusive Engagement
20 April 10:00 – 14:00 SPARK, Cardiff University, Maindy Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ You are warmly invited to join us for Neurodivergent Futures – Ageing Well Through Inclusive Engagement, an event exploring how we can better support neurodivergent people…
EVENT: Self-organised men’s mental health and well-being groups – an emerging social development
21 April 12:00 – 15:00 SPARK, Cardiff University, Maindy Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ We are pleased to invite you to an event that shares the results of our survey conducted at the end of 2024 on men’s mental health…
Celebrating the legacy of student activism and care for people with learning disabilities
This month, CARE hosted Cardiff University Social Services – A Legacy of Community Activism. The event marked the launch of a new student-led exhibition in Glamorgan Building celebrating the legacy of community activism at Cardiff University, particularly the history of shared…
Collaborative survey development – how you can help us to raise worker voices across social care
Understanding the everyday realities of those working in social care can provide valuable insight to help shape policies and practices that reflect employee needs and improve the delivery of essential care. We’re pleased to announce that, as a team of…
Have Your Say: CARE to Deliver Annual Workforce Survey for Social Care Wales
In 2025–2026, the Centre for Adult Social Care Research (CARE) is proud to be delivering the Annual Workforce Survey for Social Care Wales, in collaboration with Care Forum Wales. This important project will help shape the future of the social…
How social care research can impact policy and practice
By Professor Paul Willis, CARE Director I was delighted to take part in a recent panel discussion at the annual Health and Care Research Wales Conference on how social care research can impact policy and practice, alongside Professor Donald Forrester,…