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In Search
of Flourishing Lives

In Search
of Flourishing Lives

Funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research, this study looked at how social care can better support people with learning disabilities, so they can do the things they value and lead fulfilling lives.

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Funded by National Institute for health and Care Research, this study looked at how social care can better support people with learning disabilities, so they can do the things they value and lead fulfilling lives.

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Researchers:

  • read a lot of research to find out to establish what is known.
  • spoke to 72 people with learning disabilities and family carers.
  • held a learning community with support workers, people with learning disabilities, family carers and researchers. 

The research was supported by a number of people and organisations:

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The Flourishing Lives project is funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research School for Social Care Research (NIHR SSCR). The views expressed on this website are those of the research team and not necessarily those of the NIHR SSCR, the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.

We would love to hear what you think about the Flourishing Lives research or how you’ve used the resources and findings in your practice. If you’d like to get in touch, please email Sara at sara.ryan@mmu.ac.uk.