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The focus of this research theme is understanding experiences of work and welfare to address issues of poverty, social exclusion and poor mental health and wellbeing. Our research in this area is helping to provide a policy and practice relevant up to date evidence base on the experiences of groups within welfare systems and labour markets and analysis of large and complex datasets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dr. James Kaufman<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. David Frayne<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DIGITVOL: The Inclusion of Disabled Individuals in Voluntary Work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Experiences of Working Mothers During the COVID-19 Pandemic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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NIHR Policy Research Unit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Barriers and Facilitators to Wellbeing in Women Aged 60 and Over<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The 2024 Four-Day Week Pilot in the Scottish Public Sector<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Wellbeing of Women@Work: The European Network<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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