Publications

Browse IPC’s library of specialist free-to-download publications in health and social care that reflect our work and consultancy expertise in thought leadership. Download our latest research and reports to gain insights and practical guidance for your organisation.

New study – Safeguarding in the context of adoption and special guardianship

This 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 in collaboration with Professor Keith Moultrie and colleagues at IPC.

The state of cyber security in adult social care

This report, produced by Ipsos UK and the Institute of Public Care, on behalf of DHSC, provides a strong evidence base for both policy-makers and care providers to better understand the cyber security risk within the care sector.

Evaluation of Adoption England funded Family Finding Events

In a significant step toward improving adoption processes, Adoption England has commissioned IPC to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of family finding events previously funded nationally.

Review of the Prevalence and Implications of Gambling and Gambling Harm in Wiltshire

Wiltshire Council Public Health Team commissioned IPC to review the current national policy landscape alongside the prevalence and implications of gambling harms as a public health issue in the county.

Structural Racism Within Social Care

In 2024, IPC was delighted to engage with people working within social care in Wales from the global majority to explore the extent of structural racism.

The use of evidence in commissioning Children’s Services

Foundations have published the first in a series of new national Practice Guides that provide local authorities and partner organisations with evidence about ‘what works’ in Children’s Social Care. IPC was commissioned to undertake the research to help understand what can get in the way of evidence use in local authorities and how Practice Guides might help to overcome these.

Evaluation of Carers Matter for Norfolk County Council

IPC worked with Norfolk County Council for three years to evaluate their model of support for unpaid carers; the executive summary of our report is now available.

Babies in care proceedings: What do we know about parents with learning disabilities or difficulties?

One in three parents at risk of having their babies removed from their care have learning disabilities or difficulties – often not identified until court.

Carer Support: Ten years after the Care Act

Ten years after the Care Act was passed, with considerable hopes and expectations for a major change in approach and a greater emphasis on rights, IPC Visiting Research Fellow Dr Melanie Henwood considers what has been achieved for carers.

New perspectives on Market Facilitation: Provider Commissioner Relationships

Good working relationships between commissioning and care provider organisations are crucial. In this briefing paper, we explore the importance of working relationships and trust by firstly revisiting a paper we wrote in 2009, Perspectives on Market Facilitation.

How Can Care Providers Learn From Safeguarding Adult Reviews?

In this discussion paper we consider why policy makers and local partners should do more to support and encourage care providers, and the wider care provider sector, to take on a more proactive leadership role in relation to adult safeguarding.

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