PhD Community Care in Canterbury United Kingdom | University of Kent

The Centre provides outstanding opportunities for both full-time and part-time research in intellectual disability and community care, leading to advanced degrees. With a proven history of securing University and ESRC research studentships, The Tizard Centre stands out in its field.
As part of the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR), The Tizard Centre maintains strong connections with health and social care organizations, along with other key institutions.

Renowned for its pioneering work in autism, intellectual disability, and community care, the Centre was honored with a Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2013 for its exceptional contributions.

The Centre fosters valuable partnerships with health and social care providers and related organizations. Through research, education, and consultancy, our core objectives include:

advancing understanding of effective support strategies for individuals with learning disabilities
equipping caregivers, managers, and professionals with the values, knowledge, and skills to improve services
supporting policymakers, planners, and practitioners in delivering better-organized services.
The Tizard Centre is widely regarded as a leader in deinstitutionalization, community living, challenging behavior, staff support quality, sexuality, and autism research, significantly influencing national policies. We are dedicated to tackling challenges stemming from social inequality.