Use evidence

Find research and evidence

Here are some places you can access research and evidence that's relevant to practice:

• Evidence summaries
• National social care data portal for Wales
• NHS e-Library*
• The using evidence resource guide: finding existing evidence.

*You'll need to self-register for an NHS Wales OpenAthens account to access the library. If you're unsure about your eligibility you can email elibrary@wales.nhs.uk.

Consider when and how to use evidence

You might find these signposts useful if you need help to assess the quality of different types of research and evidence. They can also help you decide if research and evidence is relevant to your practice and local context:

• Developing Evidence Enriched Practice (DEEP) catalyst training course*
• Reflective practice and co-production: Community of Enquiry (DEEP bitesize sessions).*

*These events run throughout the year. You can search our events page or contact insightcollective@socialcare.wales to find out when the next session will be held if it's not currently being advertised.

Understand how to apply research and evidence

We run research skills workshops to help you use evidence and research to support your work.

The workshops will help you:

• understand how and when to apply research and evidence to practice
• identify opportunities to use research and evidence.

To find out more email us at: research@socialcare.wales.

Learn from others

Learning about other projects can help you understand what's worked elsewhere, what barriers have been faced and overcome, and what existing research can tell you. You can explore other projects here:

• Evidence Community
• Place-based Care Community
• Project finder
• Health and Care Research Wales Evidence Centre.

Carry out your own research

These resources can help you identify research opportunities and carry out your own research:

• An introduction to public involvement in research - Health Care Research Wales (HCRW)
• Demystifying evaluation
• Speak to a Researcher development advisor about funding opportunities - HCRW
• Support and guidance for researchers - HCRW
• Valid informed consent in research - HCRW.

Communicate your research findings

Explore how you can share your research findings (successes and challenges) by using engaging formats that can inform decision-making and practice:

• Creating and presenting posters - HCRW
• Sharing evidence with a focus on numbers (DEEP bitesize session).*

*These events run throughout the year. You can search our events page or contact insightcollective@socialcare.wales to find out when the next session will be held if it's not currently being advertised.