Research Register for Social Care - about

The Research Register will record social care research that has been subject to independent ethical and scientific review. Research is broadly defined as any activity that utilises established research methods, such as questionnaires, observation or interviews.

The Research Register will cover research in both children and adult sectors, although it is likely that initially source data will largely be provided by adult services. Its scope is UK-wide and it will include ongoing and completed research, and research carried out by students and practitioners.

For the first phase of the Research Register's development this will be restricted to research governance leads in Councils with Social Services Responsibilities (CSSRs) and those carrying out research for them or the Department of Health.

Information added to the register will be freely accessible to all users. It will also appear on Social Care Online. You only need to register if you want to add content to the Research Register.

Please note that responsibility for the accuracy of information submitted to the Research Register lies entirely with the organisation that submitted it. Any questions about individual records should be directed to the lead organisation concerned.