

Meet the SSCR Practice and Policy Liaison Leads
Martin Webber
Practice and Policy Liaison Lead (York)
Jose-Luis Fernandez
Practice and Policy Liaison Lead (London School of Economics and Political Science)
Kate Hamblin
Practice and Policy Liaison Lead (University of Sheffield)
Carl Thompson
Practice and Policy Liaison Lead (University of Leeds)
Geraldine Macdonald
Practice and Policy Liaison Lead (University of Bristol)
Siobhan O'Dwyer
Practice and Policy Liaison Lead (University of Birmingham)
The School for Social Care Research (SSCR) is committed to building strong, enduring relationships with policy, practice and community partners to ensure our research is relevant, impactful, and grounded in real-world priorities.
We will collaborate nationally and locally with governments, care providers, voluntary and community organisations, and key sector bodies. These partnerships will support co-production, knowledge exchange, and evidence-informed decision-making.
Through joint events, placements, advisory roles, and responsive evaluation schemes, we will strengthen the bridge between research and practice.
SSCR will continue to prioritise under-served regions and communities, supporting inclusive, applied research that meets both local and national needs.