PSSRU

The Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU), established in 1974 at the University of Kent, is a renowned research group specializing in social care and health policy. With branches at the London School of Economics and the University of Manchester, PSSRU has significantly influenced social care policy both in the UK and internationally. The unit focuses on conducting high-quality research aimed at enhancing social and health care systems, utilizing rigorous, multidisciplinary methodologies.

PSSRU's research portfolio includes in-depth examinations of social care financing, community care needs, and mental health policy, among other topics. The unit also plays a crucial role in developing the annual "Unit Costs of Health and Social Care" volumes, which are vital resources for policymakers and practitioners. Collaborating with various universities, funding bodies, and policy-makers, PSSRU aims to promote efficiency, equity, and ethical standards in social care, actively involving stakeholders in the research process to inform evidence-based policy development.