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Highlight 6: new evidence review of Women’s Problem-Solving Courts by @clinks-charity.bsky.social shows promise but highlights resourcing and inclusivity challenges. #CordisPulse

Highlight 5: evaluation of the #countylines programme for the Home Office links investment to reduced hospital admissions for stabbings and drug misuse. #CordisPulse

Highlight 4: new research from the Department for Education: evaluation of #virtualschoolheads shows mixed progress for children with a #socialworker. #CordisPulse

Highlight 3: briefing from @healthfoundation.bsky.social: how #healthcare is working for older adults in the UK — findings on access, continuity, and satisfaction. #CordisPulse

Highlight 2: new report from Public Health Wales: stakeholder insights on what makes a “healthy home” & why housing quality is central to children’s health & wellbeing. #CordisPulse

Highlight 1: Department of Health & Social Care report shows that care provider fees are up across all categories in 2025–26, with most local authorities reporting increases. #CordisPulse

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Here's September's edition of the Cordis Pulse which summarises key publications in adult #socialcare, #childrensservices and #criminaljustice. www.cordisbright.co.uk/news/cordis-...

Evidence suggests that neurodivergent people are overrepresented among people experiencing homelessness, yet services are not always designed with their needs in mind. Our new blog draws on existing literature and reflects on our own evaluation and research.

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VAWG needs assessments are vital to tackling domestic abuse. Our latest blog shows how they shape effective, evidence-based services for survivors. Watch the video for some key insights. Read more at www.cordisbright.co.uk/news/why-vaw... #VAWG #DomesticAbuse #NeedsAssessment

Highlight 3: an independent review of criminal courts highlights delays, outdated processes & inconsistent practices — and sets out recommendations for modernisation. Find out more in this month’s #CordisPulse #JusticeSystem

Highlight 2: The Government’s 10-year strategy, Giving every child the best start in life, aims to boost early childhood outcomes through #familyhubs, expanded childcare & quality improvements. Read more about this and other key updates in the #CordisPulse

Highlight 1: from prevention to tech, the Government’s new long-term health plan maps out priorities for a sustainable NHS. Read the full summary in the #CordisPulse. #NHS #HealthPolicy

August's edition of the Cordis Pulse is now available to download. It summarises key developments in adult health and social care, children's services, and criminal justice. www.cordisbright.co.uk/news/cordis-...

Highlight 4: can integrated employment and health support help people stay in or return to work? A new feasibility study from DWP and DHSC explores the early promise of the WorkWell pilots and sets out possible options for future programme evaluations. #EmploymentSupport #HealthAndWork #CordisPulse

Highlight 3: how are Violence Reduction Units making an impact? The Home Office’s latest report evaluates VRUs in their fifth year of funding. Read about it in the latest #CordisPulse. #ViolenceReduction #PublicSafety

Highlight 2: the latest report from the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel evaluates the impact of its work to support learning from incidents where children have died or been seriously harmed because of abuse or neglect. #CordisPulse. #ChildProtection #SafeguardingPractice

Highlight 1: new research by @emilykenway.bsky.social for @jrf-uk.bsky.social highlights the relentless ‘circularity’ carers face in navigating fragmented care systems: often without recognition or support. This report advocates for urgent, practical reform. #SocialCare #UnpaidCarers

Here's July's edition of the Cordis Pulse which summarises key developments in #childrensservices #adultsocialcare #health and #criminaljustice. www.cordisbright.co.uk/news/cordis-...

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@cordisbright.bsky.social has published their evaluation of our Healthy Communities Together programme with @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk. Learn more about the programme and the evaluation here: www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

We’re looking at how local evidence leaders may help increase the effective use of parenting programmes – and evidence-based interventions more broadly – in their local areas. You can read more about the programme, our evaluation and findings from @nestauk.bsky.social at: tinyurl.com/5bxyak2k

Parenting programmes can offer benefits to families and children - but only if we get implementation right and deliver them at scale. That’s what the new market analysis by @nestauk.bsky.social & our evaluation of the #Changemakers programme for @foundationsww.bsky.social are all about.

We’ve created 5 case studies for the Healthy Communities Together programme evaluation. They illustrate how HCT’s 5 funded cross-sector partnerships have worked to understand & improve local health outcomes over the past 3 years. tinyurl.com/bdx3te7h. @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

We’ve published our final report from the Healthy Communities Together programme evaluation! It explores how VCSE, NHS, & local authority partnerships worked to address health & wellbeing needs in 5 sites over the past 3 years. Read more at tinyurl.com/bdx3te7h @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

Violence Against Women and Girls and domestic abuse needs assessments are more vital than ever. Read our blog to learn more about what high-quality needs assessments look like and how Cordis Bright can help you with them. www.cordisbright.co.uk/news/why-vaw... #VAWG #domesticabuse

Needs assessments on Violence Against Women and Girls and domestic abuse are more vital than ever. Read our blog to learn more about what high-quality needs assessments look like and how Cordis Bright can help you with them. www.cordisbright.co.uk/news/why-vaw... #VAWG #domesticabuse

Government’s walk-back on proposed Pip and disability changes echoes some of the key lessons from our recent research for Mencap. We researched the additional costs faced by people with a learning disability and explored the difference these benefits make - see below...

Our latest blog with @mencap.org.uk reveals the hidden financial costs of living with a #learningdisability, from mobility aids to higher living expenses. We highlight the shortcomings of PIP and call for person-centred reform in disability benefits.
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Our evaluation of West Yorkshire’s Custody Diversion Programme shows positive outcomes for young people. Mentoring by lived experience caseworkers = real impact.
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#YouthJustice #ViolenceReduction #Mentoring

We’re excited about #LearningDisabilityAwarenessWeek on the theme, “Do You See Me?” In the lead-up we've been reflecting on our recent research for @mencap.org.uk on costs of living with a learning disability in light of upcoming PIP changes. Watch this space 📣 www.cordisbright.co.uk/projects/und...

With the changes to Personal Independence Payments going through Parliament very soon, @mencap.org.uk research with @cordisbright.bsky.social exposes the true cost of living with a learning disability and why the government can't overlook these unavoidable costs.

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