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Promoting change through research: the impact of research in local government
- Authors:
- PERCY-SMITH Janie, et al
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 69p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Current interest in evidence-based policy and practice is informed by a belief that research will improve policy and practice. This belief rests on the assumption that research is used by, and has an impact on, policy-makers and practitioners. This study, examines that assumption. Specifically, the study sought to understand both the ways in which research influenced policy and practice and also the kinds of changes that were influenced by research. Dissemination of research outputs within local authorities was often patchy. Front-line officers in particular did not have ready access to research findings that could help develop their practice. Research undertaken in-house or commissioned by the authority was more likely to be used than externally generated research. In general the impact of research on policy tended to be relatively small.
Older people speaking out: developing opportunities for influence
- Author:
- THORNTON Patricia
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation/York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 25p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Looks at organised opportunities for older people to have a say in influencing the services they use and the society they live in. Discusses the development of the concept of involvement, methods of involvement, issues where older people may miss out, and effects and evaluation of involvement.