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.
An evaluation tests an emerging method for detecting microbial DNA markers in archived bathing‑water samples to assess its suitability for monitoring water quality and informing bathing‑water management.
Explains how radiation affects people, likely health consequences of a nuclear accident and the protective measures available to safeguard public health, aimed at informing the public on emergency actions and health guidance.
A monitoring and evaluation framework sets out public health analysis to track progress against England’s HIV Action Plan aims, providing metrics and processes to evaluate prevention, testing, treatment and care outcomes.
Quarterly regulator performance monitoring updates growth goals and key performance indicators for 16 major regulators as part of the UK government’s Regulatory Action Plan, reporting on progress against agreed KPIs.
A DEFRA marketing notice records a precision-bred status application for a banana plant, providing information on the submitted precision breeding marketing notice (reference PBM/26/MUAC/001) and its regulatory considerations.
Triannual analysis of voluntarily reported UK radiotherapy incidents and near misses compiles learning from providers and reporting authorities to identify safety issues and improve radiotherapy practice and patient protection.
Safety bulletin for the longline fishing sector highlighting the need for approved vessel operating procedures and regular emergency drills to prepare for unexpected events such as flooding, drawing on recent maritime accident lessons to reduce risks to crew and vessels.
A 2024 update of the UK fixed space cooling market assesses market size, technologies, key players, routes to market and main drivers and barriers affecting adoption and investment.
SSAC Occasional Paper examines how the social security system influences 16‑year‑olds' choices between remaining in full‑time education or pursuing vocational paths, analysing interactions between benefits and decision‑making.
Initial phases of the Childcare Experiences Survey report findings on the government's 15‑hour childcare expansion, detailing parents' and providers' experiences of access, quality and barriers during early rollout stages.
Study examines how independent scrutiny functions within safeguarding partnerships, its role and impact, and the organisational and contextual factors that support effective scrutiny of child protection arrangements.
Presents results from the DWP’s 2025–26 customer experience survey covering benefit claimants’ satisfaction and service experience with DWP between April 2025 and March 2026.
Science advice notes summarise evidence on causes of violence‑fixated individuals, the role of social media in fixation, and the effectiveness of interventions to reduce risk and prevent violent behaviour.
Process evaluation of the 30‑hour funded childcare entitlement expansion, reporting on implementation processes, provider and parent experiences, and practical barriers encountered during rollout.
Explores journeys, experiences and aspirations of contributory benefit customers (New Style ESA and New Style JSA) and departmental staff, focusing on interactions with the system and employment transitions.
Sets out proposed principles for evidence‑informed policymaking where technology evolves rapidly, using examples such as AI in education to guide timely, robust decision‑making and evaluation approaches.
Findings present the needs and lived experiences of adoptive parents and special guardians, describing the support they received, gaps in provision and the types of help they want in their caregiving roles.
Summarises the DWP’s 2025–26 customer experience survey for Child Maintenance Service users, reporting on ease of use, satisfaction and service experience between April 2025 and March 2026.
A rapid evidence assessment synthesises existing evidence on the knowledge, skills and professional development needs of the children’s homes workforce to identify gaps and priorities for training and practice improvement.
A major study with young people aged 14–17 presents evidence to inform government plans on extending the franchise to 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds, covering attitudes, understanding of voting and potential barriers.
Findings from phases 1 and 2 of an EdTech Evidence Board pilot report on a tested approach to independent evaluation of educational technology effectiveness, assessing processes and early evidence quality.
Research investigates how mainstream schools deploy staff to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), mapping workforce models, roles and practices used to deliver SEND provision.
Evaluations of three pilots run April 2024–March 2025 examine measures designed to reduce unnecessary family court delays, reporting on pilot delivery, impacts on case timeliness and lessons for broader adoption.
Interim and year‑three evaluation reports assess the Foster with North East Pathfinder Hub, presenting findings on the hub’s implementation and early outcomes across years 1–3 to inform foster care practice and future roll‑out decisions.
Explores what support the public needs during the transition to low‑carbon heating, including when and how to engage households to improve adoption, confidence and access to measures and advice.
Presents the final evaluation findings and survey data tables for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, assessing the scheme’s impacts on uptake, delivery and outcomes for low‑carbon heating adoption up to 2026.
Investigates which consumer ‘trigger points’—events or conditions—effectively prompt uptake of energy-efficiency measures and low‑carbon heating in homes, aiming to identify moments for targeted engagement and policy intervention.
Uses a discrete choice experiment to analyse how household willingness to pay for heat pumps responds to variations in upfront costs and running-cost scenarios, informing policy on financial incentives and uptake drivers.
An independent review sets out measures to improve responsible dog ownership and reduce dog attacks, recommending policy and practical steps to curb incidents and promote owner accountability. (Summary based on publisher blurb.)
An independent senior lawyer reviewed delays in resolving Horizon shortfall claims, and assessed communication by the Post Office and Department for Business and Trade with claimants about those delays.