How We Change Policy
Our aim is to make a real-world difference to policy-making by conducting research using innovative methods, co-produced with policy-makers, services and service users. We make a range of resources available to support policy-makers and practitioners. These help people to establish what works, disseminate findings on specific policies and share our insights on innovative methods.
Latest News and Events
Latest News
Meeting the Challenge of Complex Need – Homelessness Sector
24 October 2024
Researcher Anton Roberts of the Policy Evaluation and Researcher Unit (PERU) is proud to release this report in collaboration with Lifeshare. This detailed piece of work explores the role of complex need in frontline homelessness services - attempting to define the challenges faced, provide examples of best practice, and a host of recommendations for improved ways of working. This detailed service guide has been informed by Anton's co-productive doctoral research, which took place over a two-year period across provisions here in Manchester. The resource also draws heavily on the lived experience of the organisations staff, volunteers and service users. This resource would be of great use to any frontline workers/volunteers in the sector, as well as any frontline provision that works with vulnerable/marginalised groups. It is a reflection of the (at times) stark difficulties faced by third sector organisations, but also provides a series of realistic and practical solutions.
Latest Events
Upcoming Event: Relational Public Services Book Launch in Memory of Professor Susan Baines
Relational Public Services Book Launch in Memory of Prof Sue Baines
The Manchester International Crime and Justice Film Festival 2024
Welcome to the 2024 festival sponsored by the Department of Sociology at Manchester Metropolitan University and curated by staff from the…
Our Expertise
We undertake evaluations and applied research projects in the public and voluntary sectors.
of Community Justice.