Cara Leavey

caraleavey.bsky.social

19 October 2026 19:53

Passed my viva last week with minor corrections - but it's such an intense day full of nerves and emotions, the news didn't really sink in. But, when the florist delivered this beautiful bouquet from my friends with the words, "Congratulations, Doctor" (albeit I was in pyjamas), it finally hit home!

Prof Ruth Patrick

ruthpatrick0.bsky.social

19 October 2026 08:44

Great to have @haylesben.bsky.social kicking off our @easp-spa-2025.bsky.social symposium , a chance to reflect on work we’ve been doing together on our @nuffieldfoundation.org @safety-nets.bsky.social project 🧵inciming

Safety Nets

safety-nets.bsky.social

19 October 2026 08:44

Doing research together Ever thought there might be a better way to do research? The Safety Nets project explored a highly collaborative approach. Read about it here safetynets.study/publications

Safety Nets

safety-nets.bsky.social

19 October 2026 08:43

How does devolution shape people's experiences of social security across the UK? 🧵 We've published 6 new briefings exploring the impact of devolved differences in social security policy and delivery, drawing on participatory workshops safetynets.study/publications

Safety Nets

safety-nets.bsky.social

19 October 2026 08:43

Last week three Team members gave evidence to the Welsh Affairs Select Committee in Parliament ahead of their upcoming hearings on child poverty in Wales. Drawing on Safety Nets findings they discussed policies and devolved levers in the face of rising child poverty in Wales