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Institute of Public Care

Trusted partner in public care. We offer consultancy, training, evaluation and applied research to central and local government, the health sector, charities, and commercial organisations. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of citizens and communities.

The Institute of Public Care is part of Oxford Brookes University. We provide applied research and evaluation, consultancy, and training to help NHS trusts, government bodies, councils, charities and commercial organisations make a positive impact on people’s health and wellbeing.

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How Can Care Providers Learn From Safeguarding Adult Reviews?

How Can Care Providers Learn From Safeguarding Adult Reviews?

06/06/2023

IPC explore if there should be a national mechanism to identify and share with care providers the most relevant learning from Safeguarding Adult Reviews

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IPC to lead evaluation of multi-disciplinary support for adopted children in England

IPC to lead evaluation of multi-disciplinary support for adopted children in England

01/06/2023

Read about the mixed methods evaluation led by IPC and commissioned by the National Adoption Strategy Team (NAST)

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Virtual conference of Westminster Health Forum, ‘Priorities for children and young people’s health in England.’

Virtual conference of Westminster Health Forum, ‘Priorities for children and young people’s health in England.’

15/05/2023

Read about IPC's learning from the virtual conference of Westminster Health Forum, ‘Priorities for children and young people’s health in England.’

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Oxford Brookes Children & Young People Network

Oxford Brookes Children & Young People Network

28/04/2023

IPC support the children's research network event for young people at Oxford Brookes University

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Our Services

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Applied Research and Evaluation

We help our clients identify strengths and areas for development by undertaking reviews and evaluations as well as longer term applied research projects to improve the evidence-base from which public care services are delivered.

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Consultancy

We help our clients solve problems, improve practice and innovate. We can help you to review, design, develop and implement policy, strategies, structures, services, pathways and operational guidance.

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Training and Development

We help our clients improve the skills and knowledge of their staff or other stakeholders. Through coaching, training and development, your services can have more consistent impact.

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IPC Alumni Network

IPC Alumni Network

An opportunity to grow your network and connect with fellow Alumni from across the UK

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Academic Partnership

Our Academic Partners have dedicated, longer term support from experienced people with specialist knowledge in your field.

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