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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...

Publications 14 January 2020

Administering Social Security in Wales

In Wales social security is currently reserved to the UK Government, with the exception of some benefits. Since the devolution of social security in Scotland (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 5 November 2019

The Preston Model: A panacea for Wales?

Procurement is moving up the agenda. In Wales, First Minister Mark Drakeford has advocated reforming procurement and procurement has been suggested as a way to...

Projects

Public sector leadership development – existing provision and international approach

The First Minister wants an independent assessment of how Welsh public services can ensure that leadership development for their staff equips current and future leaders...