As an ongoing University of Leeds study explores the care sector's relationship with male care workers, University researchers are on the lookout for current or former male carers to interview.

Supported by NICHE Leeds, the University of Leeds MEND study (Male Engagement in Adult Social Care) is focused on increasing the number and diversity of male care workers in adult social care. The study in part involves interviewing current male care workers (as well as those who are leaving the profession and those who already have left), in order to better understand how the care sector might recruit and retain more male carers.

Each participant in the study will take part in one one-to-one discussion - either online via video call or over telephone - of around 45 minutes. Interviewees will each receive a £25 shopping voucher as a thank you for their contribution to this vital study. Those who wish to contribute further to the study will also have the option to join future co-production meetings with social care staff and family and friends of people receiving care, with the aim being to discuss strategies for increasing the number and mix of men working in social care.

If you're interested in taking part or would like more information, please email researcher Emma McLorie at e.v.mclorie@leeds.ac.uk, or call on 0113 343 7552.