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Evaluation of the Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforces (APST): Evaluation Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan
This report gives a detailed overview of the methods used in the evaluation of the Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce (APST).
Jun 22, 2023
Natalie Picken, Emma Disley, Richard Dorsett, Dave Thomson, Elle Wadsworth, Ana FitzSimons, Elena Rosa Brown, Judith Ajebon
Report
Climate Change Dilemmas for UK Defence and Security: Exploring implications, challenges, opportunities and threats through future scenarios
We explored the implications of climate-change on the UK Ministry of Defence's ability to deliver its priority outcomes. We developed narrative vignettes to facilitate analysis of climate change dilemmas and implications in a participatory event.
May 31, 2023
Jacopo Bellasio, Lucia Retter, Nicolas Jouan, Kristin Thue, Maria Chiara Aquilino, Pauline Paillé
Report
Onderzoek Experiment Gesloten Coffeeshopketen: Rapportage voormeting 2021: [Study in support of the Controlled Cannabis Supply Chain Experiment: Pre-measurement report 2021]
The document reports on cannabis consumption, the sale of cannabis from tolerated dispensaries (coffeeshops) and the illegal sale of hash and weed in the Netherlands prior to the introduction of an experiment with a legal cannabis supply chain.
May 31, 2023
Ralph Mennes, Stijn Hoorens, Margriet van Laar, Karin Monshouwer, Marleen Olthof, Pieter Oomen, Mafalda Pardal, Sander Rigter, Ruud Roodbeen, Irene Schoonbeek, Ben Senator
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Evaluating England's Youth Employment Infrastructure: Final Report
This research generates evidence and learning on how infrastructure organisations (IOs) in England support the youth employment space and effect change.
May 25, 2023
Joanna Hofman, Natalie Picken, Lillian Flemons, Katrin Feyerabend, Asha Haider
Journal Article
"Trying to Find People to Fit the Tech...": A Qualitative Exploration of the Lessons Learnt Introducing Artificial Intelligence-Based Technology Into English Social Care
This journal article describes the results of a qualitative study on the decision making process about and implementation of a home sensor technology with AI capabilities in English adult social care.
May 19, 2023
Ian Litchfield, Jon Glasby, Sarah Parkinson, Lucy Hocking, Denise Tanner, Bridget Roe, Jennifer Bousfield
Journal Article
Vertical Integration of GP Practices with Acute Hospitals in England and Wales: Rapid Evaluation
The objectives of this report are to understand the rationale for and early impact of vertical integration in the National Health Service in England and Wales, and to develop a theory of change for vertical integration.
May 15, 2023
Manbinder Sidhu, Jack Pollard, Jon Sussex
Journal Article
Consistency of UK Climate Risk Approaches with New ISO Guidelines
This study aimed to understand differences between climate risk approaches and identify possible improvements, to help climate risk practitioners determine appropriate approaches, and to support society in assessing its management of climate risk.
May 2, 2023
Pamina Smith, Joe Francombe, Robert J. Lempert, Daniel Gehrt
Report
The societal and indirect economic burden of seasonal influenza in the United Kingdom
Societal burden of seasonal influenza, impact on workforce productivity and provision of UK NHS services, indirect economic costs (non-medical) due to labour-productivity losses.
Apr 27, 2023
Robert J. Romanelli, Mark Cabling, Zuzanna Marciniak-Nuqui, Sonja Marjanovic, Stephen Morris, Eliane Dufresne, Erez Yerushalmi
Journal Article
Health-led Trials: Evaluation Synthesis Report
This report summarises and synthesises the evidence from the Health-led Trials, a large scale trial of Individual Placement and Support for people with moderate to mild mental and physical health conditions in primary care.
Apr 25, 2023
Becci Newton, Rosie Gloster, Joanna Hofman
Journal Article
Productivity Institute Programme: Evaluation Framework and Baseline Report
This report sets out the findings of the first phase of an evaluation of the 2019 Productivity Institute Programme, comprising The Productivity Institute, the Programme on Innovation and Diffusion and the thematic investments.
Apr 14, 2023
Susan Guthrie, Hamish Evans, Dominic Yiangou, Emmanuel Nielsen, Pamina Smith, Billy Bryan, Andrew Leicester, Federico Cilauro, Grace Plastow
Journal Article
Understanding Decision Making Around Changing the State Pension Age: A Review of International Evidence
This report presents findings from a review commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions to investigate how high-income OECD countries change State Pension age (SPa) and the variables considered when they changed the SPa.
Apr 5, 2023
Natalie Picken, Merrilyn Groom, Frederico Cardoso, Madeline Nightingale, Joanna Hofman, David Blake
Journal Article
Scottish Affairs Committee: Scotland's Role in UK Defence of the North Atlantic and Arctic Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
The aim of this evidence is to analyse the UK's national security priorities in the North Atlantic and the High North and how to develop Scotland's role as an asset in the pursuit of these priorities.
Apr 4, 2023
Nicolas Jouan
Report
Impacts of increasing requirements for research and development (R&D) cost transparency: Literature review
A literature review shows that increasing the transparency of the research and development costs of new medicines is much discussed. But there is no evidence of the impact this would have on medicines' prices or the rate of innovation.
Mar 31, 2023
Jon Sussex, Charlotte Davies, Zuzanna Marciniak-Nuqui, Mark Cabling, Jorge Mestre-Ferrandiz, Andrew W. Mulcahy
Journal Article
Study Strengthening the Fight Against Organised Crime: Assessing the Legislative Framework
This study looks at three 'tools' that Member States can deploy in the fight against serious and organised crime. The report describes the current state of play and outlines possible policy solutions to address challenges identified.
Mar 29, 2023
Emma Louise Blondes, Emma Disley, Shann Hulme, Fook Nederveen, Jirka Taylor, Ilia Gaglio, Antonino Sorrenti, Francesco Calderoni
Journal Article
Norway's Next Long-Term Defence Plan: An Allied Perspective
As Norway contemplates the priorities for its next Long-Term Defence Plan (LTP), it finds itself in a Europe, a NATO, and a global environment that have all changed markedly since the last iteration of the Plan was released in 2020.
Mar 28, 2023
James Black, Kristin Thue
Journal Article
Reflecting on One Year of War: The Role of Non-Military Levers
One year after Russia's illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine, this article examines the role of non-military levers (e.g., diplomatic, information, economic) in the conflict so far.
Mar 28, 2023
Clara Le Gargasson, James Black
Report
The societal and economic burden of insomnia in adults: An international study
This study sought to examine the societal and economic burden of insomnia through a literature review, secondary database analyses and economic modelling. Findings indicate a substantial burden.
Mar 16, 2023
Marco Hafner, Robert J. Romanelli, Erez Yerushalmi, Wendy M. Troxel
Journal Article
The Nuffield Early Language Intervention Scale-Up: Evaluation Report Year 1
This study was a mixed methods process evaluation of the implementation of NELI at scale. The objectives were to assess and understand the scaling process and to provide recommendations for supporting future scale-up of educational interventions.
Mar 10, 2023
Emma Disley, Madeline Nightingale, Giovanni Amodeo, Asha Haider, Andreas Culora, Sashka Dimova, Lucy Gilder, Mann Virdee
Journal Article
The Nuffield Early Language Intervention Scale-Up: Evaluation Report Year 2
The Year 2 Report is a mixed methods process evaluation of the implementation of NELI at scale across schools in England, using surveys, interviews and case studies. It focuses on schools who signed up to deliver NELI in the 2021/22 academic year.
Mar 10, 2023
Emma Disley, Madeline Nightingale, Asha Haider, Giovanni Amodeo, Mann Virdee
Journal Article
If I Knew Then What I Know Now... A Short Guide to Introducing New Technology in Adult Social Care
This booklet is for decision makers considering using technology in social care.
Mar 7, 2023
Jon Glasby, Ian Litchfield, Sarah Parkinson, Lucy Hocking, Denise Tanner

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