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.
Total results: 251
Promoting good outcomes for children in need through parenting skills
Date: March 2008
Type: Report, case studies
This paper is one of a series produced by IPC in response to demand from local authority commissioners in Wales, offering research and best practice findings on how to promote good outcomes for children in need.
Commissioning to improve services for children in need
Date: March 2008
Type: Report, case studies
This paper is one of a series produced by IPC to support the commissioning of children in need services in Wales, as part of the Better Outcomes for Children in Need Programme. The paper considers the activities involved in commissioning…
Promoting good outcomes for children in need in the community
Date: March 2008
Type: Report, case studies
This paper is one of a series produced by IPC to support the commissioning of children in need services in Wales, as part of the Better Outcomes for Children in Need Programme. Its aim is to help commissioners gain an…
Promoting good outcomes for children in need who experience domestic violence
Date: March 2008
Type: Report, case studies
This paper is one of a series produced by IPC to support the commissioning of children in need services in Wales, as part of the Better Outcomes for Children in Need Programme. It provides a starting point for commissioners seeking…
Anticipating Future Needs
Date: August 2007
Type: Report
During 2006/07 IPC was commissioned by the Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) to engage in a number of projects to develop a model approach to commissioning social care services. This report is the result of one of these projects.
The Importance of Well Worded Contracts in Commissioning
Date: June 2006
Type: Guide
Well worded and agreed contract clauses can do much to facilitate good working relationships between commissioners and providers of social care, whilst at the same time offering protection to people who use services and carers. Written by IPC, this paper…
The role of needs analysis in developing a commissioning strategy
Date: March 2006
Type: Guide
This paper considers the role of needs analysis in developing a commissioning strategy, and proposes a methodology for undertaking it. Written by IPC, this paper was originally published as part of the Commissioning eBook.
Developing a commissioning strategy in public care
Date: March 2006
Type: Guide
The paper explores practical activities which the Institute of Public Care has used in projects to develop commissioning strategies in public care. Written by IPC, this paper was originally published as part of the Commissioning eBook.
Extra care housing workforce competencies
Date: September 2005
Type: Literature review, survey
This report, prepared by the Institute of Public Care, outlines a set of necessary competencies for managers of Extra Care Housing (ECH) schemes, the training required to provide them, and the perceived gaps in current training.
Refurbishing or remodelling? A checklist for extra care housing
Date: January 2005
Type: Checklist, report
This document comprises a checklist and accompanying explanatory notes prepared by the Institute of Public Care to help commissioners and providers of social housing assess the suitability of existing facilities for conversion to Extra Care Housing (ECH).
What makes older people choose residential care?
Date: November 2004
Type: Survey, report
This article, produced by the Institute of Public Care, summarises the results of a survey of older people recently admitted to care homes in a unitary authority, which was intended to estimate how many could have taken advantage of the…
