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From: "Jon Glasby" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:01 PM
Subject: evidence-based policy and practice
> Dear Colleagues
>
> I am writing to invite you to take part in an ESRC-funded seminar series:
>
> What counts as valid evidence in evidence-based practice? Combining
> formal
> research, practice wisdom and service user experiences to understand 'what
> works' in health and social care.
>
> The series is designed to explore what we mean by evidence-based practice,
> what types of knowledge are regarded as valid, and ways in which we can
> combine different types of knowledge to produce more effective policy and
> practice.
>
> The next event will take place at the University of Manchester on Monday
> 13th February and we would be delighted if you were able to attend. The
> event will commence with lunch at 1.00pm, followed by the seminar at
> 2.00pm, closing at 5.00pm.
>
> The seminar will focus on synthesising findings from diverse study designs
> and speakers will include Jennie Popay, Lancaster University and Ray
> Pawson, Leeds University
>
> For more details or to book a place, please contact Ingrid Leeman
> ([log in to unmask]).
>
> Best wishes
>
> Jon Glasby
> Head of Health & Social Care Partnerships
> Health Services Management Centre
> University of Birmingham
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