Evaluations, survey work, qualitative studies and impact assessments commissioned by UK government departments — separated out from the news, and attributed to the agency that carried out the work.
Qualitative research exploring employees' experiences of sickness absence and managing health and wellbeing at work, covering reasons for absence, workplace support and barriers to returning or staying in work.
National audit by Baroness Casey into group‑based child sexual exploitation and abuse (so‑called 'grooming gangs'), examining prevalence, systemic failures and responses across agencies to improve prevention and victim support.
Interim evaluation of the £150m Community Ownership Fund examines how the programme helps communities buy or renovate local assets across the UK, its operational delivery, early impacts and whether it appears to offer value for money.
Independent evaluation examines implementation of the National Age Assessment Board and assesses whether it achieved intended outcomes and safeguarded children in practice.
Exploratory research explores how non-use values (the value people place on cultural assets even if they do not visit) could be applied in UK culture and heritage appraisal and decision‑making.
Evaluation presents findings on the UK’s participation in the EU Horizon 2020 research programme, covering outcomes and effects of UK involvement in H2020.
Quality and methodology information explains how Shared Rural Network mobile coverage figures were produced, detailing data sources and methods used to generate coverage statistics.
Research investigates current provisions for disabled people to evacuate buildings in a fire and assesses whether existing building design guidance adequately supports their safe means of escape.
Public survey report presents findings on attitudes towards police and crime commissioners and local police governance from a 2020 public survey.
Independent process and impact evaluation of the National Youth Agency Core Grant and Youth Worker Bursary Fund examines how the funds were delivered and their effects on youth work provision.
Appendix summarising views from members of the public and health and care staff who fed into the development of England’s 10 Year Health Plan, providing detailed engagement evidence used to inform the plan’s proposals.
Report compiling perspectives from partner organisations with an interest in health and care that contributed to shaping England’s 10 Year Health Plan, setting out stakeholder feedback used in the plan’s development.
Summary of views gathered through the Change NHS engagement process from members of the public and health and care staff, outlining the themes and feedback that informed the 10 Year Health Plan for England.
Evaluation of how the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund was implemented in England up to May 2024, examining the processes used to deliver funding and support EV charging deployment.
IPSOS UK study into public use of and attitudes towards BBC News, presenting evidence on how audiences engage with BBC journalism and their perceptions of its value.
Qualitative study exploring how the Department for Work and Pensions’ penalties regime for benefit fraud and error affects the thoughts and behaviours of people who commit welfare fraud or make errors.
Qualitative research examining how drug testing regimes were implemented in six adult male prisons in England, focusing on implementation practices and contextual factors affecting delivery.
Process evaluation of abstinence-based drug recovery wings in prisons, detailing how these specialised wings were implemented to support people recovering from substance dependency.
A rapid evidence assessment identifies what interventions help people with complex needs keep tenancies, synthesising existing studies on support models, risk factors and service components that promote tenancy sustainment among this group.
Research outlines challenges facing local authority homelessness and rough sleeping workforces, covering recruitment, retention and training gaps and highlighting opportunities to strengthen skills, capacity and career pathways in homelessness services.
A process evaluation reviews delivery of the Rough Sleeping Initiative, documenting implementation approaches, examples of good practice and areas for improvement across funded projects and local partnerships.
Four process-evaluation reports assess interventions funded by the Rough Sleeping Grant and the Rough Sleeping Social Impact Bond, examining delivery models and outcomes for people with multiple and complex needs.
A systems-wide evaluation investigates cross-sector drivers of homelessness and rough sleeping to identify where interventions can have greatest impact and improve strategic alignment across health, housing, justice and social services.
An evaluation of the UK Space Agency’s Inspiration programme, commissioned in 2023, assesses its design, delivery and outcomes for participants and stakeholders to inform future programme decisions.
An independent research report (Wave 9) examines product safety harms and consumer detriment, analysing the nature and scale of risks to consumers to inform enforcement and policy responses.
Commissioned research maps priorities and aspirations of young people in England to inform a National Youth Strategy, gathering evidence on what matters to youth across services, opportunities and policy areas to shape future government action.
A ‘deep dive’ analysis of The Big Ambition dataset was commissioned to inform the National Youth Strategy, providing fresh insight into young people’s views and priorities to shape DCMS policymaking.
A 2018 RAND Europe study, commissioned by the Home Office, reviews the existing UK research and evidence base on domestic corruption to identify gaps, quality issues and priorities for future investigation and policy response.
Research with parents and carers living in poverty explores how families manage essential costs—utilities, housing, food, health and school expenses—alongside use of support, debt experiences, savings and financial resilience.
A rapid evidence review examines how changes in family income affect child outcomes, synthesising research on school readiness, health and later economic results to estimate links between income and children's wellbeing.