IMPACT has been shortlisted in the Research for Social Services category for the 2026 European Social Services Awards!
Reflecting on the nomination, Jon Glasby, IMPACT Director, said:
[“Being shortlisted is recognition of the value of adult social care and the people who make change happen every day. It reflects the work of partners across the UK who are using research, practice knowledge and lived experience to improve support. It also helps shine a light on what social care can achieve when we work together.”]
The news comes following our 5th anniversary showcase and celebrations, where we looked back at five years of learning around the factors that help create lasting, evidence-informed change in adult social care.
Drawing on practical examples and case studies from across IMPACT’s work, the report we produced for the occasion highlights the approaches that organisations can adapt and apply in their own contexts. It offers insights into how evidence can be used to influence policy, improve practice, and support meaningful change for adults who draw on care and support, and their carers.
The European Social Services Awards ceremony will be held in Rome, this November. More information about opportunities to vote and engage will follow. You can find out more about the awards here: European Social Services Award 2026