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commentary 13 June 2024
Why Wales needs a new approach to tackling loneliness
Alexis Palá

Our Loneliness Inequalities Evidence Review argues that limited public resources could be better spent if loneliness is understood and addressed through the lens of inequalities.

commentary 8 November 2023
Let's talk about poverty stigma
Amanda Hill-Dixon

Poverty stigma – what is it, where does it come from and why are we working on it?

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Commentary 5 February 2020
Engaging matters: making sure the public have a voice in the future of Welsh health and social care
This blog draws on a recent Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) report Public engagement and ‘A Healthier Wales’, co-authored by Paul Worthington, Sarah Quarmby...
Commentary 17 December 2019
2019 – In Review
As another tumultuous year draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on some of the key achievements of the Wales Centre for Public Policy...
Commentary 16 December 2019
Why a ‘Just Transition’? Decarbonisation and economic justice
This is the first in a series of 3 blogs posts on achieving a just transition.This first blog considers what a just transition is, our...
Commentary 5 December 2019
5 things we learned about procurement
The Wales Centre for Public Policy has been exploring the case for a more strategic approach to public procurement for nearly two years. In July 2018...
Commentary 29 November 2019
Mobilising Meaningful Connections between Evidence and Practice
At the Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP), we are continually reflecting upon our role as a ‘knowledge brokerage organisation’ (KBO). We see ‘knowledge brokerage’...
Commentary 26 November 2019
What works in getting evidence used?
One of the Early Intervention Foundation's (EIF) core functions is to see that evidence on early intervention is actually being used in policy, decision-making and...
Commentary 18 November 2019
Researching the Use of Evidence in Policy Making
What does it mean to be a ‘knowledge broker’? What impact does knowledge brokerage have on government policymaking? Why might evidence use at the local...
Commentary 8 November 2019
No Fault Evictions: Striking a Good Balance
Should landlords be able to evict their tenants without giving a reason? It is a question that is attracting increasing attention in Wales. At the...