This briefing aims to support local authorities in England to maximise their local scope for action to improve health and tackle inequalities by addressing tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food.

Seeking to inform the Care Quality Commission’s approach to assessing and encouraging improvement cultures whilst maintaining a strong regulatory role, this review explores the role and characteristics of good improvement cultures and the enablers and barriers influencing improvement in health and adult social care.

This paper summarises the current state of play with regard to homelessness prevention in England. Drawing on the available evidence and promising practice from across the United Kingdom, it also explores potential areas where there may be opportunities for an even more effective approach, and where future policy and practice could focus.

In this report, the authors set out how the planning system needs to change to deliver net zero and restore nature in England, while also delivering the services people need, including well-connected communities and housing, and supporting the development of renewable energy.

This research looks into the retention and recruitment of foster carers in England. The research aims to explore how to achieve a diverse and stable foster care workforce in England.