Public Services 2030 Network – Launch event: Only We Can Save The State
Far from the corridors of power in Westminster, a revolution has been taking place in councils and frontline charities across the country. In doing so,...
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Only We Can Save the State: Lessons for national government from public service reform in Barking and Dagenham
The views expressed in this report are the personal views of the author. This is an independent report from Chris Naylor. It has not been...
Citizens’ White Paper
The challenges facing the country and the new Labour government are daunting. From broken public services to a sluggish economy, with an electorate worn down...
Beyond the sticking plaster: A vision for long-term reform of local government finances
The current crisis in local government finances is being felt across the country, with communities paying the highest price. In Leicester, adventure playgrounds used by...
Youth Employment Hubs should be at the centre of the government’s efforts to support young people into work
This week, the Chancellor delivered a significant Budget – raising public spending by £70 billion, funded by large tax rises and borrowing for investment. Hidden...
Rethinking the Work Capability Assessment
The Work Capability Assessment (WCA) – which assesses eligibility for the main out-of-work disability benefit, Employment and Support Allowance – is widely seen to be...
From suspects to citizens
The Coalition government has the opportunity to initiate a new era of counter terrorism policy. It has started well by signalling its commitment to ‘restore...
Dying for change
The institutionalised ways we cope with dying do not align with how most people aspire to die. Most people want to die with family and...
The home front
Parenting is increasingly important in public policy. A growing evidence base confirms our intuitions: parents play a key role in shaping children’s life chances. But...
Coming of age
Britain’s ageing population is often described as a demographic time-bomb. As a society we often view ageing as a ‘problem’ which must be ‘managed’ –...