2003 Volunteering and Availability for Work

Qualitative research into changes to Jobseekers' Allowance regulations. Commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions.

2002 Geographical Mobility – Family Impacts

In-depth interviews with employers and employees. Commissioned by the Institute for Employment Research at Warwick University as part of a research study funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Read more...

2001 Evaluating the Impact of Access to Work

In-depth interviews with employees with disabilities and their employers. Commissioned by the Social Policy Research Unit at York University as part of a research study funded by the Employment Service.

2000 Development of an ‘Up and Away’ resource pack for older people in Southwark

Researching and compiling a resource pack and database of local groups, activities and services available within the statutory and voluntary sectors to older people throughout the Borough of Southwark; commissioned by Dulwich Helpline.

1995-1999 Evaluation of Home Office ‘Make a Difference’ Initiative

Monitoring and evaluation of 26 voluntary sector projects and 8 Local Development Volunteer Agencies established throughout the UK under the £million Development and Challenge Grant Programmes.

1998 Evaluation of ‘Narconscious Drugs Awareness Project’

An evaluation of a drugs education programme for primary and secondary schools by the London Borough of Southwark’s resident Educational Arts Company, ‘Treehouse’. Funded by the DfEE.

1997-1998Community Responses to Drug Problems in Children and Young People

Group and in-depth interviews with statutory/voluntary sector staff. Commissioned by Leicestershire Community Drugs & Alcohol Service as part of a research study funded by Hillingdon Health Authority.

1997 Qualitative Research on the HB/CTB Extended Payments and Fast-track Incentive Schemes

In-depth interviews with claimants and staff. Commissioned by CRSP as part of a research study funded by the Department of Social Security.

1997 Long-Distance Commuting and the Emergence of Dual Location Households

In-depth interviews with weekly commuters. Commissioned by the Institute for Employment Research at Warwick University as part of a research study funded by the Leverhulme Trust.

1996 A Review of Elderly People’s Awareness of Statutory Services

A consultation exercise to identify a strategy to inform older people about health and social services and how to access them. Funded by Merton, Sutton and Wandworth Health Authority and Wandsworth Borough Council. Publication of a Guide to Services.

1995-1996 Evaluation of a Programme of ‘Narconscious Drugs Education Residencies’ in South-East London

An evaluation of the implementation and effectiveness of the programme using questionnaires to teachers, parents and children.   Funded by the Department of Education.

1995 Qualitative Research on Advice Centres and Benefits Agency Local Offices

A qualitative study investigating the choices, perceptions and experience of customers seeking information and advice, redress and advocacy.   In-depth interviews with claimants and staff.   Funded by the Department of Social Security.

1994 Qualitative Research on Disability Working AllowanceTelephone surveys of rejected applicants

Commissioned by the Policy Studies Institute as part of a research study funded by the Department of Social Security.

1994 Evaluation of Drugs Agency in West London

An evaluation of the operation of the agency, involving in-depth interviews with staff and clients.   Funded by the Home Office Central Drugs Prevention Unit.

1993-1994 Qualitative Research on the Benefit Information Needs of Lone Parents

In-depth interviews with newly separated mothers.   Funded by the Department of Social Security.

1992 Evaluation of the Dissemination of a Trainers’ Pack

A study using pre- and post- questionnaires to evaluate the dissemination of a trainers’pack on HIV/AIDS counselling. Funded by the Health Education Authority.

1992 Evaluation of a Community Safety Mediation Project

In-depth interviews with staff and clients on an inner-city estate. Funded by Safer Cities.

1990-1991 Reviews of Drug Misuse in Inner Cities

Consultation exercises throughout statutory and voluntary sectors in Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Bradford,  prior to the establishment of Drug Prevention Teams. Funded by the Home Office Central Drugs Prevention Unit.

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