Research and Co-Production in Moving Social Care

Research and evaluation

The Moving Social Care programme is supported by a growing evidence base through multiple interconnected research streams, including: 

• Interprofessional working in health and social care 
• Intersectionality and physical activity 
• Conversational analysis and communication tools 
• Social Work Physical Activity Champions 
• Social worker wellbeing and movement 

Evaluation findings consistently demonstrate increased practitioner: 

• Knowledge and understanding of physical activity 
• Confidence in discussing movement and wellbeing 
• Ability to incorporate physical activity into care planning 
• Understanding of physical activity as a social justice and rights-based issue 

Co-production and lived experience 

Co-production remains central to the programme. Disabled people, carers, social workers, academics, and practitioners continue to shape the programme’s design, resources, research, and strategic direction. 

The co-production approach helps ensure that programme outputs are: 

• Grounded in lived experience 
• Accessible and inclusive 
• Relevant to practice realities 
• Focused on rights, wellbeing, and meaningful participation