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.
Established in 1987, our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of citizens and communities. Our unique combination of academic rigour and practical experience allows us to provide consultancy, training, evaluation and applied research that help our clients improve service delivery, develop policies and strategies, and enhance workforce skills.
We hope you find real depth and breadth in our publications, and they spark interest or help drive improvement in your organisation.
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Evaluation of 3 new 'edge of care' services for children and families
Date: June 2022
Type: Briefing Paper
Numbers of children going into care are rising. This IPC paper details our evaluation of 3 new ‘edge of care’ services demonstrating the value of working in this way to help families care for their children.
Show me the way to go home
Date: April 2022
Type: Briefing paper
In this paper we reflect on the findings from our national evaluation of implementation of Discharge to Assess (D2A) with colleagues at RSM, and we identify the factors likely to be associated with greater success.
Evaluation of the Adoption Support Fund: first follow up survey of families
Date: March 2022
Type: Report
This is the third in a series of reports relating to our evaluation of the Adoption Support Fund (ASF) during 2018-2021. It provides findings from the first follow up survey of families whose children received therapeutic support.
NHSX reviews published on digital technology innovation and digital skills in Adult Social Care
Date: December 2021
Type: Report
NHSX, a joint unit bringing together teams from NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care to drive the digital transformation of health and care, commissioned Ipsos MORI, the Institute of Public Care and Skills for Care to…
NHSX executive summary published on digital technology innovation and digital skills in Adult Social Care
Date: December 2021
Type: Executive summary
NHSX, a joint unit bringing together teams from NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care to drive the digital transformation of health and care, commissioned Ipsos MORI, the Institute of Public Care and Skills for Care to…
Personalising Commissioning - An Overview of Individual Service Funds in England
Date: November 2021
Type: Discussion paper
This paper provides a brief overview of emerging practice around ISFs and reflects on some of the key lessons learned to date from organisations who have adapted to this model of provision.
Review of the Adoption Support Fund COVID-19 Scheme
Date: October 2021
Type: Report
This is the third in a series of reports relating to our evaluation of the Adoption Support Fund (ASF) during 2018-2021. The report outlines key findings from a review of the Department for Education’s Adoption Support Fund Covid-19 Scheme
Carmarthenshire Council - Outline Service Specification Framework for Mid and West Wales Domestic Abuse Services
Date: August 2021
Type: Report
This Framework sets out the standards and (minimum) expectations required for the delivery of domestic abuse services across Mid and West Wales.
Building the evidence base for tech innovation in adult social care
Date: June 2021
Type: Report
NHSX commissioned the Institute of Public Care and Ipsos MORI to conduct a review of social care tech innovation. Findings from the first phase of this work, this rapid evidence review, provides insights into existing literature and evidence gaps in…
Wiltshire Council Review of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Support Services Rapid Research Review
Date: May 2021
Type: Report
This rapid research review is prepared by the Institute of Public Care (IPC) at Oxford Brookes University for Wiltshire Council to inform the overall review of local domestic abuse and sexual violence support services.
Evaluation of the Adoption Support Framework in Wales
Date: April 2021
Type: Report
This is a report of research completed for the National Adoption Service. The findings are drawn from activity undertaken in autumn 2020 with over 430 individuals concerned with adoption support in Wales. The report provides a picture of improvements in…
Barnardo's Cymru Opening Closed Doors Programme Evaluation - Final Report
Date: March 2021
Type: Report
This report outlines findings and recommendations from IPC in relation to an evaluation of the first two years of Opening Closed Doors, a Barnardo’s Programme in South East Wales to support children and families who have experienced domestic abuse.
