Research and Evaluation

Driving Change Through Actionable Insights

The Power of Evidence-Based Services, Initiatives and Policies

Services, initiatives, and policies are more impactful when grounded in evidence and sound principles. This means that data gathering and analysis are crucial. At IPC, we work with national bodies, central government agencies, independent or voluntary sector organisations, the NHS, and local authorities to provide independent research and evaluation. 

Our skilled research team specialises in innovative, mixed method research and evaluation with a strong ‘realist’ (Pawson & Tilley, 1997) emphasis. Our highly collaborative approach incorporates the voice of service providers and service users / patients throughout a project’s journey. We are frequently commissioned to become an evaluation partner to public health and social care organisations over an extended timeframe to enable a learning and development cycle to emerge.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Our innovative and ethical methods for capturing the voices of care recipients are widely recognised, and we are committed to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion in all our work. We recognise that different communities have different needs and experiences, and we strive to ensure that our research and evaluation services are culturally attuned.

Get in Touch

At IPC, we’re dedicated to helping you achieve meaningful outcomes in public care. Contact Professor Katy Burch today to learn how our Research and Evaluation services can empower your organisation to make a positive impact.

Professor Katy Burch,
Assistant Director

Related Case Studies

Case Studies
In 2020 Wiltshire Council commissioned us to undertake an independent review of domestic abuse and sexual violence support services before and during the Covid pandemic
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We were commissioned by Barnardo’s to undertake a two-year evaluation of their ‘Opening Closed Doors’ domestic abuse programme that is delivered across four local authority areas in South East Wales and funded by the Home Office
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The Institute of Public Care (IPC) collaborated with Dorset Council to evaluate the effectiveness of the Dorset Children Thrive model. Through extensive sampling and interviews, IPC delivered a comprehensive report, guiding the development of children’s services in Dorset, especially under the Families First for Children initiative.

Tailored Support for Measurable Outcomes

Policy Development

Our team specialises in developing policies that are grounded on thorough analysis. By doing so, we ensure that these policies are aligned with the needs of the community and provide effective public care.

Programme Effectiveness

Our extensive knowledge in evaluating public care programmes allows us to provide valuable insights into their effectiveness. By doing so, we can help guide future decision-making and resource allocation.

Transparency

Our independent assessments offer impartial insights into the performance of policies, programmes, and services, ensuring that public care is transparent and trustworthy.

Continuous Learning

Our organisation strongly advocates for a culture of ongoing learning and development, to ensure that public care services can adapt to changing needs and overcome challenges.

Stakeholder Engagement

Engaging stakeholders and communities in decision-making is a key aspect of our approach. This helps ensure that our initiatives are both responsive and effective.

Informed Decision-Making

Our goal is to provide your organisation with the data and analysis it needs to make informed decisions, which ultimately leads to increased public care efficiency and impact.

Quality Assurance

Consistently monitoring and thoroughly evaluating performance allows us to identify areas that require improvement. This leads to better outcomes, improved safety, and a higher quality of services.

Grant Funding

Our research and evaluation findings are essential for demonstrating the value and impact of your initiatives, and are crucial components of any grant application or report.

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