What works: evidence centres for social policy

"It is a fundamental principle of good public services that decisions are made on the basis of strong evidence and what we know works."

What works: evidence centres for social policy
HM Government
March 2013

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Why we need to create a 'NICE for social policy'

"This paper outlines why we need to explore a centre - or a network of evidence centres - which help to institutionalise evidence in the decision making process."

Why we need to create a 'NICE for social policy'
R Puttick
NESTA
May 2012

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Using evidence to improve social policy and practice

This is a collection of essays looking at how to make decisions based on good quality evidence.

Using evidence to improve social policy and practice: perspectives on how research and evidence can influence decision making
NESTA
October 2011

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Ten steps to transform the use of evidence

Over the next ten days NESTA will outline a number of the challenges and barriers that are frequently encountered when trying to improve the use of evidence in social policy decision making.

Ten steps to transform the use of evidence
R Puttick
NESTA
2011

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