Institute of Public Care
Trusted partner in public care. We offer consultancy, training, evaluation and applied research to central and local government, NHS trusts, 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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Commissioning Course Alumni explore Individual Service Funds
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Commissioning Course Alumni continued in April with a session exploring Individual Service Funds

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Our Services

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.

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.