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.
A process evaluation of the Serious Violence Duty reports on how local partners are implementing the duty, the effectiveness of governance and partnership working, and barriers to achieving intended violence‑prevention outcomes.
Omnibus survey findings report views of parents/carers, secondary pupils and 16–18 learners on education experience, attitudes to school, wellbeing and priorities for schooling during 2023–24.
Survey results capture teachers’ and leaders’ perspectives from schools and colleges in 2023–24, covering workload, professional development, staff retention and institutional challenges.
A qualitative literature review collates evidence on public perceptions and attitudes towards disabled people in the UK, summarising stigma, stereotypes, and social barriers reported in existing qualitative studies and public opinion research.
A qualitative literature review synthesises evidence on disabled people’s lived experiences of housing in the UK, covering accessibility, suitability, and everyday barriers in housing stock and services as reported across existing studies and qualitative research.
This report summarises barriers to recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals who conduct DWP-contracted health and disability assessments, identifying workforce challenges faced by external providers that affect assessment capacity and continuity.
Qualitative research with small and mid-sized businesses explores experiences of accessing HMRC online services, focusing on how firms manage logins, user journeys, multi-user access and comprehension of account and credential requirements.
Two DWP reports and prototype tools investigate how to help working people who provide unpaid care make better-informed decisions about employment and care options, testing digital discovery approaches and care-choice supports for carers.
A research study examines the level and type of support provided across the Supported Housing sector, assessing whether current provision meets local support needs and identifying gaps in services and commissioning approaches.
Phase one process evaluation of the Housing Infrastructure Fund – Forward Funding strand presents early evidence on implementation, decision-making, stakeholder engagement and delivery issues, following an earlier April 2021 scoping report by IFF Research.
Statistical analysis of English Housing Survey data models options for a new Decent Homes Standard, providing quantitative estimates and scenarios to inform a proposed standards update for housing condition and investment planning.
Statistical analysis of English Housing Survey data used to model a revised Decent Homes Standard, informing a consultation planned for July–September 2025; the briefing presents the data inputs and modelling approach underpinning proposed standard changes.
Second wave of a multi‑year study examining how UK firms' use of business data relates to productivity and wider economic outcomes, continuing collection and analysis to map patterns and inform policy on data-driven growth.
Rapid evidence review synthesising existing research for the AI Skills for Life and Work R&D project, identifying key findings on AI skill needs, gaps and implications for education and workplace training strategies.
Independent process evaluation of the Youth Justice Board's Prevention and Diversion Assessment Tool (PDAT), assessing implementation, supporting training and guidance to understand how the tool is being used and barriers to uptake.
Final evaluation of the Listed Places of Worship Scheme assessing how the grant scheme has operated, its outcomes for eligible places and any issues in delivery or value for money, to inform future heritage funding decisions.
Final evaluation of the domestic private rented sector minimum energy efficiency standards regulations, reviewing implementation, impacts on landlords and tenants, and effectiveness in improving energy performance in private rented homes.
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.