Hi everyone,
I’m a PhD researcher currently working on a study looking at collaboration between social workers and care professionals in dementia care across Scotland. I have full ethical approval from my university to conduct semi-structured interviews with:
- SSSC registered social workers
- care professionals (care coordinators, managers, team leaders, support workers, etc.)
I’m hoping to get advice on how to reach potential participants who plan, coordinate, review, and oversee the care of people with dementia. I’m hoping to get advice on where to reach potential participants in a way that is appropriate and ethical.
If anyone has suggestions for:
- organisations, charities, or networks
- professional groups
- online communities or forums
- unions, associations or local authority contacts
- social media channels
that are commonly used by dementia-focused social workers or care staff in Scotland, and I would really appreciate your guidance.
🔹 Additionally, if anyone feels they meet the criteria and would like to take part in the study, they are welcome to send me a private message for more information. 📩
Any advice on effective ways to reach workers in this field would be incredibly helpful. Thanks in advance for any pointers! 😊
Could you contact your local NHS trust and Local Authorities with details of your study and ask if they would be happy to distribute?
I'm a Social Work Student within the NHS at the moment and we receive a 'Bulletin' email from the trust each week, it regularly includes current studies that professionals can chose to get involved with if they wish.