Nadia Bashir BA (Hons), MA
Research Fellow
Summary
Nadia has more than 10 years of experience in qualitative research and specialises in engaging participants from vulnerable and hard-to-reach groups, including young people with multiple and complex needs, isolated older people, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. She has expertise in research methods, which help these hard-to-reach participants overcome barriers to communication such as language, speech, hearing difficulties etc. Previous work for the voluntary and community sector (VCS) has led to a particular interest in asset-based approaches to health and social care and researching the impact of delivering public and VCS health and social care interventions.
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About
Nadia is currently leading learning partnership work involving CRESR, BAC-IN CIC, and the Lankelly Chase Foundation, exploring Culturally specific responses to drug and alcohol recovery and multiple disadvantage. Prior to this, she project managed a research project for the National Health Service on increasing the uptake of long-term conditions services in BAME communities in Nottingham.
She has previously played significant roles in projects for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Communities and Local Government (CLG), the Big Lottery Fund, and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
Research interests/PhD supervision
- asset-based approaches to health and social care
- exploring different methodological approaches to engaging those groups that are seldom heard
- the challenges faced by the Voluntary and Community Sector
If you are interested in undertaking a PhD in these areas, please get in touch with Nadia and she will be happy to discuss any ideas you have.
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Research
- Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research
Please contact me for further details about these research projects and for summaries of the findings.
2015-2016 Increasing the uptake of primary and community long-term conditions services in Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities in Nottingham - an exploratory research study, NHS Nottingham City Clinical Commissioning Group. Role: Project manager.
2015-2021 Evaluation of Age Better in Sheffield, South Yorkshire Housing Association. Role: Member of the research team.
2015-2016 Health Impact Assessment: Lambeth Housing Standard, Lambeth Council. Role: Member of the research team.
2015-2016 Evaluation of the British Red Cross First Call Service, British Red Cross. Role: Member of the research team.
2014- 2016 Evaluation of Doncaster Supporting and Maintaining IndependenceProgramme, Doncaster MBC. Role: Member of the research team.
2013-2019 Evaluation of the Talent Match Programme, Big Lottery Fund (with the Universities of Cambridge and Warwick). Role: Member of the research team.
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Publications
Journal articles
Bashir, N. (2019). The qualitative researcher: the flip side of the research encounter with vulnerable people. Qualitative Research. http://doi.org/10.1177/1468794119884805
Bashir, N. (2017). Doing research in peoples’ homes: fieldwork, ethics and safety – on the practical challenges of researching and representing life on the margins. Qualitative Research. http://doi.org/10.1177/1468794117731808
Bashir, N. (2014). The Drivers and impacts of family obligations and overseas remittances practices: a case study of Pakistani-origin individuals in the UK. Social Policy and Society, 13 (02), 177-188. http://doi.org/10.1017/S1474746413000493
Bashir, N., Dayson, C., Eadson, W., & Wells, P. (2013). A warm glow in all parts? : building local cause-affinity as a strategy for promoting charitable giving. People, place and policy online, 7 (3), 139-152. http://doi.org/10.3351/ppp.0007.0003.0003
Reports
Gilbertson, J., Bashir, N., Mccarthy, L., & Tod, A. (2019). An Evaluation of Age UK's Person Centred Discharge Pathfinder Programme. Sheffield Hallam University Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. http://doi.org/10.7190/cresr.2019.7329927279
Bashir, N., Ameyaw, N., Sahota, S., Bajwa, M., & Dayson, C. (2019). Culture, connection and belonging: a study of addiction and recovery in Nottingham’s BAME community. BAC-IN, Lankelly Chase & Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www4.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/culture-connection-belonging.pdf
Dayson, C., Bashir, N., & Leather, D. (2019). Age UK Rotherham Hospital Aftercare Service: Evaluation of the pilot extension into UECC and AMU at TRFT. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www4.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/age-uk-rotherham-hospital-aftercare-service.pdf
Bashir, N., Pearson, S., Sanderson, E., & Wells, P. (2018). Talent Match Evaluation: Involving Young People. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University. http://doi.org/10.7190/cresr.2018.3465668226
Reeve, K., Mccarthy, L., Pattison, B., Parr, S., Batty, E., Maye-Banbury, A., ... Dayson, C. (2018). The mental health needs of Nottingham's homeless population: an exploratory research study. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University. https://www4.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/mental-health-nottinghams-homeless-population.pdf
Reeve, K., Mccarthy, L., Pattison, B., Parr, S., Batty, E., Maye-Banbury, A., ... Dayson, C. (2018). The mental health needs of Nottingham's homeless population: an exploratory research study - executive summary. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University. https://www4.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/mental-health-nottinghams-homeless-population-exec-summary.pdf
Ambrose, A., Bashir, N., Foden, M., Gilbertson, J., Green, G., & Stafford, B. (2018). Better housing, better health in London Lambeth : the Lambeth Housing standard health impact assessment and cost benefit analysis. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University. http://www4.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/better-housing-better-health-london-lambeth.pdf
Bashir, N., Dayson, C., Mccarthy, L., Chowbey, P., & Ismail, M. (2016). Making the most of primary and community services: what works for BAME people with long-term conditions? Research Summary. Sheffield Hallam University. http://www4.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/primary-community-services-BAME-people-long-term-conditions-summary.pdf
Bashir, N., Dayson, C., Mccarthy, L., Ismail, M., & Chowbey, P. (2016). Making the most of primary and community services : what works for BAME people with long-term conditions? Sheffield Hallam University.
Bashir, N., Eadson, W., & Pattison, B. (2016). Warm Homes Oldham evaluation : final report. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University. http://www4.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/warm-homes-oldham-evaluation-final-report.pdf
Bashir, N., Gilbertson, J., Haywood, A., Holding, E., & Tod, A. (2016). Doncaster Hospital Discharge Pathway Study: Final report. Sheffield: Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffiled Hallam University. http://www4.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/doncaster-hospital-discharge-pathway-study-final.pdf
Dayson, C., Bashir, N., Bennett, E., & Sanderson, E. (2016). The Rotherham Social Prescribing Service for People with Long-Term Health Conditions: Annual Report. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University. http://www4.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/rotherham-social-prescribing-annual-eval-report-2016_7.pdf
Dayson, C., Bashir, N., Bennett, E., & Sanderson, E. (2016). The Rotherham Social Prescribing Service for People with Long-Term Health Conditions: Summary Report. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University. http://www4.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/rotherham-social-prescribing-summary-report-2016_7_0.pdf
Bamonte, J., Bashir, N., Chowbey, P., Dayson, C., Gore, T., Ismail, M., & Mccarthy, L. (2015). Increasing the uptake of primary and community long-term conditions services in Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities in Nottingham - an exploratory research study. Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. https://www4.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/ourexpertise/exploratory-research-study-increasing-uptake-primary-and-community-long-term-conditions-services-bla
Powell, R., Bashir, N., Crisp, R., & Parr, S. (2015). Talent Match Case Study Theme Report: Mental health and well-being. Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/tm-mental-health-wellbeing-2015.pdf
Bashir, N., Gilbertson, J., Haywood, A., Holding, E., & Tod, A. (2015). Doncaster Hospital Discharge Pathway Study: Interim Findings Report. Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. http://www4.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/doncaster-hospital-discharge-pathway-interim-findings.pdf
Bashir, N., Bennett, E., Dayson, C., Eadson, W., & Sanderson, E. (2015). Evaluation of Heritage Lottery Fund’s First World War Centenary Activity: Year 1 report. Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/fww-evaluation-year1-report.pdf
Bashir, N., Bennett, E., Dayson, C., Eadson, W., & Sanderson, E. (2015). Evaluation of Heritage Lottery Fund’s First World War Centenary Activity: Year 1 report - Executive Summary. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/fww-evaluation-year1-exec.pdf
Bashir, N., Crisp, R., Powell, R., & Atfield, G. (2014). Talent Match case study theme report : "A challenge to the status quo" : early experiences of involving young people in the Talent Match programme. Big Lottery Fund.
Dayson, C., & Bashir, N. (2014). The social and economic impact of the Rotherham Social Prescribing Pilot: Summary Evaluation Report. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/social-economic-impact-rotherham-summary.pdf
Dayson, C., & Bashir, N. (2014). The social and economic impact of the Rotherham Social Prescribing Pilot: Main evaluation report. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University. http://www4.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/social-economic-impact-rotherham.pdf
Bashir, N., Atfield, G., & Wells, P. (2014). Talent Match Evaluation and Learning Contract: 2013-19 - Involvement of Young People: an evidence review. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/tm-evidence-review-young-people.pdf
Bashir, N., Cronin De Chavez, A., Gilbertson, J., Tod, A., Sanderson, E., & Wilson, I. (2013). An Evaluation of the FILT Warm Homes Service. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University. http://www4.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/eval-filt-warm-homes.pdf
Pearson, S., Bashir, N., Batty, E., Dayson, C., Sanderson, E., Wilson, I., ... Wolstenholme, C. (2013). myplace Impact Evaluation Report. Big Lottery Fund.
Dayson, C., Bashir, N., & Pearson, S. (2013). From dependence to independence: emerging lessons from the Rotherham Social Prescribing Pilot - Summary Report. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/rotherham-social-prescribing-summary.pdf
Dayson, C., Bashir, N., & Pearson, S. (2013). From dependence to independence: emerging lessons from the Rotherham Social Prescribing Pilot. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/rotherham-social-prescribing-final.pdf
Bashir, N., Crisp, R., Dayson, C., & Gilbertson, J. (2013). Final evaluation of the Volunteering for Stronger Communities programme. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/volunteering-stronger-communities.pdf
Bashir, N., Cronin De Chavez, A., Gilbertson, J., Tod, A., Sanderson, E., & Wilson, I. (2013). An evaluation of the FILT Warm Homes Service: Summary Report. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/eval-filt-warm-homes-summary.pdf
Bashir, N., Crisp, R., Dayson, C., & Gilbertson, J. (2013). Making a difference: good practice and learning from the Volunteering for Stronger Communities programme. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/volunteering-stronger-communities-good-practice.pdf
Eadson, W., Robinson, D., Reeve, K., Platts-Fowler, D., Green, S., Walshaw, A., ... Pearce, S. (2013). An Evaluation of Getting on Together: The Community Cohesion Strategy for Wales. Welsh Government. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/eval-getting-on-together-wales.pdf
Bashir, N., Batty, E., Clague, L., Formby, E., Pearson, S., & Wolstenholme, C. (2013). myplace Case Study. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/myplace-case-study.pdf
Bashir, N., Batty, E., Dayson, C., Pearson, S., Sanderson, E., Wilson, I., ... Wolstenholme, C. (2013). myplace Summary Report. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/myplace-summary-report.pdf
Bashir, N., Batty, E., Dayson, C., Pearson, S., Sanderson, E., Wilson, I., ... Wolstenholme, C. (2013). myplace Technical Report. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/myplace-technical.pdf
Bashir, N., Dayson, C., & Wells, P. (2013). Local Giving: possibilities for support and development organisations. Sheffield Hallam University. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/local-giving-final_0.pdf
Pearson, S., Bashir, N., Batty, E., Dayson, C., Platts Fowler, D., Sanderson, E., ... Wolstenholme, C. (2012). myplace Impact Evaluation Interim Report. Big Lottery Fund.
Bashir, N., Parr, S., Platts-Fowler, D., & Robinson, D. (2012). Mainstreaming Community Cohesion: Guidance for Local Authorities in Wales. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/mainstreaming-community-cohesion-final.pdf
Bashir, N., Dayson, C., Eadson, W., & Wells, P. (2011). Local Business Giving: between the raffle prize and a new source of funding. Sheffield Hallam University. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/local-business-giving.pdf
Bashir, N., Crisp, R., Gore, T., Reeve, K., & Robinson, D. (2011). Families and Work: Revisiting Barriers to Employment. Department for Work and Pensions. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/families-work-barriers-employment.pdf
Bashir, N., Robinson, D., Walshaw, A., Uwimana, M., Bahati, B., & Reeve, K. (2010). Evaluation of the Trans-national Resettlement Project: UK and Ireland. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/eval-trans-national-resettlement-UK-ireland.pdf
Bashir, N., & Flint, J. (2008). The Construction of a New Mosque in an English City. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/construction-new-mosque-english-cty.pdf
Fletcher, D., Gore, T., Reeve, K., Robinson, D., Bashir, N., Goudie, R., & O'Toole, S. (2008). Social housing and worklessness: qualitative research findings. Department for Work and Pensions. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/sites/shu.ac.uk/files/social-housing-worklessness-research-findings.pdf