Social Policy Zone

Welcome to the Social Policy Zone. Social policy has always been at the heart of Your Support Matters, shaping our research, campaigning and awareness-raising work. On this page, you can read our formal research, including our work on fair pay for personal assistants and our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will also share updates on any future social policy research undertaken by Your Support Matters. You will also find updates on our work with universities, national organisations and partners involved in NIHR research, exploring best practice across social care and health.

Our Social Policy Focus Areas

Fair Pay for Personal Assistants

Advocating for equitable wages and recognition for personal assistants who provide essential care and support within our community.

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Social Care & Health Best Practice

Exploring collaborative research with NIHR and national partners to define and implement best practices across health and social care sectors.

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COVID-19 Research & Response

A formal analysis of the pandemic's impact on social policy, ensuring lessons learned shape a more resilient and inclusive future for all.

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Research Downloads

Fair Pay for Personal Assistants: A Community Report

A comprehensive study on current wage structures and the economic impact on care providers.

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Impact Study: Social Policy During COVID-19

Formal analysis of the pandemic's impact on vulnerable groups and future policy resilience.

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Join our Research

Welcome to the Social Policy Zone. Social policy has always been at the heart of Your Support Matters, shaping our research, campaigning and awareness-raising work. On this page, you can read our formal research, including our work on fair pay for personal assistants and our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.