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Sensory training system for use at home by people with complex regional pain syndrome in England: Protocol for a proof-of-concept study (2023)
Journal Article
Coggins, J., Grieve, S., Hart, D., Llewellyn, A., Palmer, M., Boichat, C., & McCabe, C. (2023). Sensory training system for use at home by people with complex regional pain syndrome in England: Protocol for a proof-of-concept study. BMJ Open, 13, Article e070920. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070920

Introduction: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a disabling and distressing chronic pain condition characterised by a range of sensory, motor, autonomic and trophic symptoms. UK guidelines recommend therapy interventions to help normalise touc... Read More about Sensory training system for use at home by people with complex regional pain syndrome in England: Protocol for a proof-of-concept study.

Children's participation in LAC reviews: A study in one English local authority (2014)
Journal Article
Pert, H., Diaz, C., & Thomas, N. (2017). Children's participation in LAC reviews: A study in one English local authority. Child and Family Social Work, 22, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1111/cfs.12194

Although the law in England and Wales requires a child's wishes and feelings to be heard in LAC (Looked After Children) reviews, there remains limited research into how far this is achieved. This study interviewed 25 children and 16 foster carers to... Read More about Children's participation in LAC reviews: A study in one English local authority.

Independent reviewing officers’ and social workers’ perceptions of children’s participation in children in care reviews (2019)
Journal Article
Diaz, C., Pert, H., & Thomas, N. P. (2019). Independent reviewing officers’ and social workers’ perceptions of children’s participation in children in care reviews. Journal of Children's Services, 14(3), 162-173. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCS-01-2019-0003

Purpose: The research reported here forms part of a study of children’s participation in children in care reviews and decision making in one local authority in England. The purpose of this paper is to outline the views of 11 social workers and 8 Inde... Read More about Independent reviewing officers’ and social workers’ perceptions of children’s participation in children in care reviews.

Kindness in an anti-racist society (2023)
Journal Article
Jones, V., Gorell Barnes, L., Podpadec, T., Pawson, C., Whitehouse, S., Richards, M., & Vafadari, J. (in press). Kindness in an anti-racist society. Primary Geography,

In this article the RESPECT team (Racialised Experiences Project: Education, Children and Trust) give an overview of their research about the impact of racism on the mental health and well being of primary school children, and share some examples of... Read More about Kindness in an anti-racist society.

Strengthening regional engagement between ICSs, HEE, higher and further education sectors (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Griffiths, M. (2023, February). Strengthening regional engagement between ICSs, HEE, higher and further education sectors. Presented at Higher Education Workforce Collaboration Event (South West), Taunton, Somerset

Exploring, developing and delivering new models for education and training, taking into account geographical spread, population need and future learner and workforce requirements.