Consultancy

Partnering for Innovation in Public Care

From Short-Term Support to Organisational Transformation

At IPC, our consultancy services are designed to provide our clients with tailored solutions that help them to solve problems, improve practice and drive innovation. With our experienced team of consultants, we have a proven track record of success across the public, private, and charitable sectors, providing support to improve service outcomes, navigate complex policy and regulatory environments, and respond to changes in the care landscape.

We believe that evidence-based practice is critical to achieving tangible results, which is why our consultancy services are underpinned by a rigorous approach to research. By staying up-to-date with the latest thinking in social care, health, and public policy, we’re able to deliver solutions that are effective, efficient and sustainable. We undertake projects ranging from short-term support to full organisational transformation programmes, working in partnership with your organisation to deliver tangible results.

Get in Touch

Ready to transform your approach to care services with IPC’s expertise? Get in touch with Professor Fiona Richardson, Director, to explore how our consultancy services can empower your organisation to provide exceptional care, harness digital advancements, and make informed decisions that enhance the well-being of the individuals you serve.

Professor Fiona Richardson, Director

Tailored Strategies for Impactful Public Care

Problem Solving and Practice Improvement

Our consultancy expertise focuses on identifying and resolving complex challenges in public care. We provide ​custom solutions to improve practices, ensuring they are both effective and sustainable. By collaborating closely ​with our clients, we develop and implement innovative strategies, policies and operational guidelines tailored to ​their unique needs.

Innovative Service Design and Development

At the forefront of innovation in public care, we assist in designing and developing forward-thinking service models ​and pathways. Our consultancy services are dedicated to integrating the latest technologies and digital ​advancements, transforming the way public care services are delivered and experienced.

Strategic Advisory and Support

Our strategic advisory services provide invaluable insights for policy review, strategic planning and critical decision-​making in public care. We offer expert advice on a range of issues, from legislative changes and funding strategies ​to optimising service delivery models, helping you navigate the complexities of the public care sector.

A Track Record of Tangible Impact in Public Care

Our consultancy services have helped clients achieve a range of outcomes, with projects including:

Co-Developing a Care Programme

Co-developing a programme that led to the creation of new integrated services to avoid unnecessary hospitalisation and support independent recovery, resulting in an 'outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission.

Creating an Integrated Care Guide

Developing a guide to support integrated systems in delivering person-centred and sustainable health, housing, and social care, resulting in better outcomes for people and carers.

Formulating a Market Position Statement

Creating a single market position statement for fostering, children’s residential care, and independent special school services across multiple local authorities, resulting in improved coordination and efficiency.

Developing Service Specifications

Analysing service provision to develop service specifications for regional Violence Against Women Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) services, resulting in increased access to care for survivors.

Developing a Self-Assessment Framework

Supporting a council and non-profit collaboration to develop self-assessment frameworks for strength-based approaches to serving older people and their carers, resulting in improved care and support for vulnerable populations.

Browse Case Studies

Discover how we've supported public care organisations in ​enhancing their services and impact through tailored ​consultancy solutions.

Areas of Expertise

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We co-developed a programme that led to the creation of a new integrated service - Intermediate Care Southwark – cited as an example of “Outstanding Practice” by the Care Quality Commission
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Natalie Hancock, VAWDASV Regional Advisor Mid and West Wales said: "The support, knowledge and professionalism IPC brought to this piece of work enabled it to become a vehicle of movement and positive change, in the landscape of VAWDASV Regional Commissioning."
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IPC was commissioned to produce one of the key deliverables for the project: a single market position statement

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