Welsh Assembly Government invites proposals New Ideas Social Research Fund

The Welsh Assembly Government is inviting proposals under its New Ideas Social Research Fund. The fund aims to support small research projects that address themes which have clear relevance to the strategic objectives set out in One Wales: a progressive agenda for the government of Wales. The deadline for submission of proposals is 4 June 2010.

A grant of up to £10,000 can be applied for, payable in two instalments - the first on submission of an interim report and the second on completion. We would welcome proposals that involve match funding from other sources.

Please visit -
http://wales.gov.uk/about/aboutresearch/social/news/newideas/?lang=en

- for more information and details on how to apply.

Regards,
Ina
SRA Co-ordinator

Ina Zuncke
Social Research Division / Yr Is-Adran Ymchwil Gymdeithasol
Department of the First Minister and Cabinet / Adran y Prif Weinidog a?r Cabinet
Welsh Assembly Government / Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru
Email/ E-bost: Ina.Zuncke AT wales.gsi.gov.uk

Welsh Assembly Website http://wales.gov.uk/about/aboutresearch/social/news/newideas/?lang=en for guidance.

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Although I do not live in Wales (but have Welsh connections) I sought permission from Ina to post this item as it reminded me of the research project I still carry around and have raised here previously.

Working in community mental health I've been struck on several occasions by the impact of sudden re-locations that older people make amid the trauma of the loss of their partner. The effect of bereavement and moving home on them, their family has dramatic consequences, depression, anxiety, stressed relationships, relapse of physical health problems. What are embryonic relationships with new GP and social care services are also severely tested. Perhaps others can pick up this subject wherever you live? Given the capabilities of research today, the relevance of findings could be further increased spreading the research across multiple sites, towns, cities and contrasted with rural settings?

Walls, Lines, Dykes and Health Care

We are accustomed to defensive care and medicine.


Costs aside it seems the driving mantra (always served with a smile) is avoid risk at all cost; but we also recognise the need to balance risk in its negative and positive forms.



When it comes to thinking about care though we need to be open to new ideas, territories and opportunities and what being defensive means in practice and theory in the 21st century.



Additional links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offa%27s_Dyke

It is unlikely that the Dyke was constructed as a defensive earthwork. No army of the period could defend a 120 plus mile long earthwork. It is more likely that the Dyke was constructed as a political statement of power and intent.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Wall_of_China

Pain assessment in older people & My Home Life Wales

I received the following through several individuals via the Open University in Wales, My Home Life Wales and the Practitioner Network on Ageing - please forward on:

We have developed national guidelines for pain assessment in older adults - a joint project with the British Pain Society / British Geriatric Society:

We are currently working on the national guidelines for the management of pain as well; but I am concerned that these things do not always get out to the right people.

Centre for Advanced Studies in Nursing (CASN)
Centre of Academic Primary Care
University of Aberdeen
Foresterhill Health Centre
Westburn Road
Aberdeen AB25 2AY

British Pain Society Special Interest Group (Pain in Older Adults)

International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP): Special Interest Group - Pain in Older Adults

PAIN [ the 5th vital sign ]

Sign up now at http://www.paincoalition.org.uk/
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Subject: My Home Life Wales (MHLW)

Have you looked at the MHL website?

http://www.myhomelife.org.uk

It has a shared space site where people post lots of information etc.

myhomelifewales @ helptheaged.org.uk

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