Nadia Bashir BA (Hons), MA
Research Fellow
Summary
Nadia has substantial experience in qualitative research and co-production in research and evaluation. She has formed learning partnerships with clients and their services users / beneficiaries to enable capacity building in research and evaluation that better meet organisational and individual needs. Her expertise in various qualitative research methods facilitates the engagement of research participants from vulnerable and seldom heard groups, including young people with multiple and complex needs, isolated older people, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Reflexivity, methodological issues and ethics in research are of particular interest to Nadia, informing her approach to each project that she leads.
About
Nadia is currently leading an evaluation to assess the impact of the Humber Learning Consortium’s This-Ability programme on beneficiaries. The programme is aimed at finding young people with a disability, learning disability/difficulty or a long-term health/mental health condition sustainable employment. The evaluation involves people with lived experience of these conditions to co-deliver the evaluation in partnership with experienced researchers from CRESR.
Prior to this, she led a learning partnership involving CRESR, BAC-IN CIC, and the Lankelly Chase Foundation, exploring culturally specific responses to drug and alcohol recovery and multiple disadvantage. She has previously undertaken research in projects for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the National Health Service (NHS), the Big Lottery Fund, and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
Research interests/PhD supervision
- Co-production in research and evaluation
- Exploring different methodological approaches to engaging those groups that are seldom heard
- Researching the lived experiences of those seldom heard, in particular, BAME experiences of multiple disadvantage in various aspects of their lives
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.
Research
- Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research
Please contact me for further details about these research projects and for summaries of the findings.
2021-2022 Sheffield BAMER Vaccine Taskforce Evaluation, BAMER5 VCSEs. Role: Qualitative Research lead.
2018-2024 This-Ability Evaluation and Learning contract, Humber Learning Consortium. Role: Project Manager.
2017-2019 Learning partnership with BAC-IN CIC and Lankelly Chase exploring culturally specific responses to multiple disadvantage. Role: Project Manager.
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: Qualitative Research Lead.
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 Independence Programme, 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: involving young people, and conference & work placement lead.
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
Bashir, N., Dowrick, L., & Dayson, C. (2022). An Evaluation of Sheffield’s COVID-19 Vaccine Taskforce for people from ethnic minority backgrounds. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/an-evaluation-of-sheffields-covid-19-vaccine-taskforce-for-people-from-ethnic-minority-backgrounds
Bashir, N., Dowrick, L., & Dayson, C. (2022). Key Messages from the Evaluation of Sheffield’s COVID-19 Vaccine Taskforce for people from ethnic minority backgrounds. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/key-messages-from-the-evaluation-of-sheffields-covid-19-vaccine-taskforce-for-people-from-ethnic
Bashir, N., Dowrick, L., & Dayson, C. (2022). Evaluation of Sheffield’s COVID-19 Vaccine Taskforce for people from ethnic minority backgrounds: Summary of Key Findings. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/evaluation-of-sheffields-covid-19-vaccine-taskforce-summary-of-key-findings
Dayson, C., Harris, C., Bashir, N., Bennett, E., & Woodward, A. (2022). Evaluation of Age Better in Sheffield the impact on social isolation and loneliness (2015-21). Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/evaluation-of-age-better-in-sheffield-the-impact-on-social-isolation-and-loneliness-2015-21
Bashir, N., & Dayson, C. (2021). Evaluation of Age Better in Sheffield: BAME involvement and experience – what have we learnt? Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/evaluation-of-age-better-in-sheffield-bame-involvement-and-experience-what-have-we-learnt
Bashir, N., & Dayson, C. (2021). Evaluation of Age Better in Sheffield deep dive: BAME involvement and experience – what have we learnt? Key Lessons and recommendations. Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/evaluation-of-age-better-in-sheffield-deep-dive-bame-involvement-and-experience-learnt-key-lessons
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
Dayson, C., Bennett, E., & Bashir, N. (2019). Evaluation of Age Better in Sheffield: co-production learning report 1 - understanding the approach to co-production. Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/evaluation-of-age-better-in-sheffield---co-production-learning-report-1
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://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/culture-connection-and-belonging-a-study-of-addiction-and-recovery-in-nottinghams-bame-community
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://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/age-uk-rotherham-hospital-aftercare-service-evaluation-of-the-pilot-extension-into-uecc-and-amu
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
Babu, M., Bashir, N., Bennett, E., Darwin, M., Porter, J., Wood, S., ... Needham, R. (2018). Evaluation of Age Better in Sheffield - Third annual report: Peer Research. Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/evaluation-of-age-better-in-sheffield----third-annual-report-peer-research
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://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/the-mental-health-needs-of-nottinghams-homeless-population-an-exploratory-research-study
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://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/the-mental-health-needs-of-nottinghams-homeless-population--executive-summary
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. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/better-housing-better-health-in-london-lambeth
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. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/making-the-most-of-primary-and-community-services-what-works-for-bame-people-with-long-term--summary
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. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/making-the-most-of-primary-and-community-services-what-works-for-bame-people-with-long-term
Bashir, N., Eadson, W., & Pattison, B. (2016). Warm Homes Oldham evaluation : final report. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/warm-homes-oldham-evaluation-final-report
Dayson, C., Bennett, E., Bashir, N., & Pattison, B. (2016). Evaluation of Age Better in Sheffield: first annual report: an emerging baseline. Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/evaluation-of-age-better-in-sheffield---first-annual-report-an-emerging-baseline
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. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/doncaster-hospital-discharge-pathway-study-final-report
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. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/the-rotherham-social-prescribing-service-for-people-with-long-term-health-conditions-annual-report
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. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/the-rotherham-social-prescribing-service-for-people-with-long-term-health-conditions-summary-report
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://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/increasing-the-uptake-of-primary-and-community-long-term-conditions-services-in-black-and-minority
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. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/talent-match-case-study-theme-report-mental-health-and-well-being
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. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/doncaster-hospital-discharge-pathway-study-interim-findings-report
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. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/evaluation-of-heritage-lottery-funds-first-world-war-centenary-activity-year-1-report
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. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/evaluation-of-heritage-lottery-funds-first-world-war-centenary-activity-year-1-report---summary
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. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/talent-match-case-study-theme-report---a-challenge-to-the-status-quo-early-experiences
Dayson, C., & Bashir, N. (2014). The social and economic impact of the Rotherham Social Prescribing Pilot: summary evaluation report. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/the-social-and-economic-impact-of-the-rotherham-social-prescribing-pilot-summary-evaluation-report
Dayson, C., & Bashir, N. (2014). The social and economic impact of the Rotherham Social Prescribing Pilot: Main evaluation report. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/the-social-and-economic-impact-of-the-rotherham-social-prescribing-pilot-main-evaluation-report
Bashir, N., Atfield, G., & Wells, P. (2014). Talent Match Evaluation and Learning Contract: 2013-19 - Involvement of Young People: an evidence review. Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/talent-match-evaluation-and-learning-contract-2013-19---involvement-of-young-people-an-evidence
Bashir, N., Cronin De Chavez, A., Gilbertson, J., Tod, A., Sanderson, E., & Wilson, I. (2014). An evaluation of the FILT Warm Homes Service: Summary report. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/an-evaluation-of-the-filt-warm-homes-service-summary-report
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. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/an-evaluation-of-the-filt-warm-homes-service
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. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/from-dependence-to-independence-emerging-lessons-from-the-rotherham-social-prescribing-pilot-summary
Dayson, C., Bashir, N., & Pearson, S. (2013). From dependence to independence: emerging lessons from the Rotherham social prescribing pilot. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/from-dependence-to-independence-emerging-lessons-from-the-rotherham-social-prescribing-pilot
Bashir, N., Crisp, R., Dayson, C., & Gilbertson, J. (2013). Final evaluation of the Volunteering for Stronger Communities programme. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/final-evaluation-of-the-volunteering-for-stronger-communities-programme
Bashir, N., Dayson, C., Eadson, W., & Wells, P. (2013). Local business giving: between the raffle prize and a new source of funding. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/local-business-giving-between-the-raffle-prize-and-a-new-source-of-funding
Bashir, N., Crisp, R., Dayson, C., & Gilbertson, J. (2013). Making a difference: good practice and learning from the Volunteering for Stronger Communities programme. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/making-a-difference-good-practice-and-learning-from-the-volunteering-for-stronger-communities
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. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/an-evaluation-of-getting-on-together-the-community-cohesion-strategy-for-wales
Bashir, N., Dayson, C., Batty, E., Pearson, S., Sanderson, E., Wilson, I., ... Wolstenholme, C. (2013). myplace evaluation: Final report. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/evaluation-of-myplace
Bashir, N., Batty, E., Dayson, C., Pearson, S., Sanderson, E., Wilson, I., ... Wolstenholme, C. (2013). myplace evaluation: Summary report. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/myplace-summary-report
Bashir, N., Batty, E., Clague, L., Formby, E., Pearson, S., & Wolstenholme, C. (2013). myplace case study report. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/myplace-case-study
Bashir, N., Batty, E., Dayson, C., Pearson, S., Sanderson, E., Wilson, I., ... Wolstenholme, C. (2013). Evaluation of myplace: Technical report. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/myplace-technical-report
Bashir, N., Dayson, C., & Wells, P. (2013). Local Giving: possibilities for support and development organisations. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/local-giving-possibilities-for-support-and-development-organisations
Bashir, N., Batty, E., Dayson, C., Pearson, S., Platts-Fowler, D., Sanderson, E., ... Wolstenholme, C. (2012). myplace Impact Evaluation Interim Report. Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/myplace-impact-evaluation-interim-report
Bashir, N., Batty, E., Dayson, C., Pearson, S., Platts-Fowler, D., Sanderson, E., ... Wolstenholme, C. (2012). myplace impact evaluation interim report: executive summary. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/myplace-impact-evaluation-interim-report-executive-summary
Bashir, N., Parr, S., Platts-Fowler, D., & Robinson, D. (2012). Mainstreaming community cohesion: Guidance for local authorities in Wales. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/mainstreaming-community-cohesion-guidance-for-local-authorities-in-wales
Bashir, N., Crisp, R., Gore, T., Reeve, K., & Robinson, D. (2011). Families and Work: Revisiting Barriers to Employment. Department for Work and Pensions. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/families-and-work-revisiting-barriers-to-employment
Bashir, N., Batty, E., Cole, I., Crisp, R., Flint, J., Green, S., ... Robinson, D. (2011). Living through change in challenging neighbourhoods: thematic analysis. Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/living-through-change-in-challenging-neighbourhoods-thematic-analysis
Phillips, D., Athwal, B., Harrison, M., Robinson, D., Bashir, N., & Atkinson, J. (2010). Neighbourhood, community and housing in Bradford: building understanding between new and settled groups. Joseph Rowntree Foundation. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/neighbourhood-community-and-housing-in-bradford
Robinson, D., Walshaw, A., Uwimana, M., Bahati, B., Reeve, K., & Bashir, N. (2010). Evaluation of the Trans-national Resettlement Project: UK and Ireland. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/evaluation-of-the-trans-national-resettlement-project-uk-and-ireland
Reeve, K., Robinson, D., Bashir, N., & Eisenstein, E. (2010). The Voluntary Assisted Return and Reintegration Programme (VARRP) 2008: a process and impact assessment. Home Office. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/116049/horr41-report.pdf
Parr, S., Bashir, N., & Robinson, D. (2010). An evaluation of the deaf third-country nationals integration project: a report to the United Kingdom Border Agency. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, Sheffield Hallam University. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/an-evaluation-of-the-deaf-third-country-nationals-integration-project
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. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/the-construction-of-a-new-mosque-in-an-english-city
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. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/social-housing-and-worklessness-qualitative-research-findings