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A New Kind of Commissioning for Challenging Times

IPC Associate John Bryant explores how commissioners can navigate today’s complex health and social care landscape by rethinking traditional approaches. He introduces a new framework for collaborative, values-driven commissioning that fosters trust, shared purpose and real impact across systems. John and IPC Senior Consultant Amy Harmsworth will be discussing their ideas at the next national Commissioners Conference 13th-14th November. See News page for booking details.
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An evaluation of ‘One Bexley Pathways’

Read about an innovative step to delegate statutory Care Act duties. IPC recently undertook an evaluation of ‘One Bexley Pathways’ – a consortium of voluntary sector organisations undertaking delegated Care Act responsibilities. Dr Melanie Henwood, Visiting Research Fellow with IPC, reflects on the main findings of the evaluation.
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Improving the response to child exploitation so that children are safer sooner

John Wilkinson, Associate Visiting Research Fellow at IPC, shares his reflections on an innovative partnership to co-design a better response to child exploitation risks and harms. This has produced ‘Our Place’, the winner for Children’s Services at this year’s LGC national awards.
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IPC to present at Oxford Brookes University CPD Healthcare day

IPC will be hosting a stand and presenting at this event to highlight our valuable CPD work and extend a warm welcome to attendees.
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IPC launch the first non-clinical programme for managers of mental health services in England

A FIRST in England! IPC launch a non-clinical programme for managers of mental health services in England.
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The Art of the Possible within the new Procurement Act 2023 webinar insights

IPC hosted a webinar, focussing on the art of the possible within the new Procurement Act 2023. We were joined by Academic Partners and members of the IPC Commissioning Course Alumni Network with insights from the guest speaker and Amy Harmsworth IPC Senior Consultant.
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2026 courses

New course dates added for 2026. Bookings now open.
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Make a difference in social care

Are you a leader from the global majority within social care? If so, IPC would love to hear from you to discuss how you could support us in offering shadowing opportunities for people working within social care in Wales.
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Safeguarding in the context of adoption and special guardianship – why families need ongoing support

The study is one of the most comprehensive of its kind in the UK and provides a clear roadmap for improving safeguarding practices and outcomes for children in adoptive and SGO placements. Funded by the Nuffield Foundation and led by Dr Joanna Garstang and Professor Julie Taylor – in collaboration with Professor Keith Moultrie and colleagues at the Institute of Public Care at Oxford Brookes University.
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Early reflections on the Becoming a Family Pilot

Adoption England, in collaboration with IPC as evaluation partners, is delivering the Becoming a Family pilot.
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Courses – last few Autumn places

We have a few places remaining on our specialist Autumn courses.
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Children’s social care involvement in the first 1001 days (online event 15th July)

Rethinking support for families with children’s social care involvement during pregnancy or the first two years of their baby’s life.
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