PhD student Amber Browne reflects on her experience of a placement with the Administrative Data Research (ADR) Wales social care programme.
What it’s all about
The ADR Wales and Social Care Wales partnership promotes using linked data to shape social care policy and practice, by supporting decision making that’s based on real-world evidence.
I’ve been working alongside the Research, Data and Innovation team at Social Care Wales. They actively engage in discussions about how data from the SAIL Databank could be used to support projects and provide tailored guidance to stakeholders on the benefits and complexities of data sharing. The interview process was accessible and supportive, and their enthusiasm and support have made settling into my role much easier.
As part of my placement, I’ve worked on priority setting for social care research. This has involved engaging with stakeholders to encourage data sharing. It’s also meant exploring how best to communicate the value of linked data research through reports, discussions, and written materials. It’s been an insightful process, giving me a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the sector.
Read the full blog on Social Care Wales’s Insight Collective