Report
The local climate challenge
This report explores some of the structural issues affecting local councils in the UK in their efforts to move to a low carbon economy.
Report
Patient power: unleashing choice over routine medications
This report finds that many patients are not fully aware of the level of control they are entitled to when it comes to choosing medication. It suggests that pharmacists could play a greater role in the patient care pathway to support patients make choices about...
Working paper
Governing live automated facial recognition systems for policing in England and Wales
The use of live automated facial recognition (AFR) systems in England and Wales for law enforcement purposes has been the subject of criticism concerning the inadequacy of governance of the technology. This working paper contributes to public policy literature on technology governance, exploring governance through...
Report
The 'new normal': the future of education after COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented disruption to schools and learners in England. This research identifies three areas where the pandemic has the potential to open up new conversations about the future of schooling in England.
Report
Resilient health and care: learning the lessons of COVID-19
This report argues that the UK government should take the opportunity to create a health system where resilience is considered efficient, where long-term thinking is encouraged, and where resources are allocated to deliver on it.
Report
How might COVID-19 affect the number of GPs available to see patients in England?
This report examines how many GPs currently practising in England are likely to be at high personal risk from COVID-19.
Briefing paper
Adult social care and COVID-19: assessing the policy response in England so far
This briefing reviews national government policies on adult social care in England during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic – from January to the end of May 2020.
Conference paper
Lean Construction in small-medium sized enterprises (SMES): An exploration of the highways supply chain
Lean Construction (LC) is under the spotlight to improve the overall performance of civil construction projects in England. A strategic target of public clients is to effectively extend the current LC efforts, which have been mainly led by large companies to date, across small-medium sized...
Briefing paper
Data analytics and algorithmic bias in policing
This paper summarises the use of analytics and algorithms for policing within England and Wales, and explores different types of bias that can arise during the product lifecycle. The findings are based on in-depth consultation with police forces, civil society organisations, academics and legal experts.
Report
Go west: Bristol and the post-Brexit immigration system
This paper fulfils IPPR’s educational objective by producing new research into the role of migrants in Bristol and the west of England’s labour market. The paper also helps to relieve poverty and unemployment by promoting recommendations for how both national and local level policymaking can...