Developing a research topic and securing funding Research topics may be identified by staff at BILD or by funding agencies.
Some research is carried out in response to a specific brief developed by provider agencies.
This might include evaluation of an existing service or action research to examine the feasibility of new approaches to service delivery. Undertaking research BILD is able to carry out research using a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Disseminating research findings Research finding are published in academic and professional journals, as BILD monographs and in the form of training materials and self help guides for people with a learning disability. BILD plays a major role in the dissemination of research findings from across the world in formats, which are accessible to professionals, care staff and family members. Working with services to translate research outcomes into improved practice.