How can Public Service Boards support the well-being needs of Welsh communities?

Beth sy'n gweithio i wella llesiant a thlodi yn ein hardaloedd lleol?

READ our report: https://bit.ly/PSBsPoverty

What is it like to return to university as a mature student?

In this commentary, Gareth Davies describes the challenges - but also the wonderful personal journey - of returning to studies later in life.

Read more: https://www.wcpp.org.uk/commentary/finding-a-path-to-university-as-a-mature-student/

WCPP works with government and public service providers to better understand the role of evidence in policy making.

We know that using good evidence produces better policy making and more effective service delivery. So we look both at what needs to be done and at how to do it.

Enabling ‘pathways’ out of poverty must be a fundamental goal of any anti-poverty strategy. But how should such a strategy seek to achieve this? And how can we ensure that these ‘pathways’ translate into meaningful reductions in poverty across Wales?

Learn more: https://www.wcpp.org.uk/commentary/promoting-pathways-out-of-poverty-and-preventing-the-pitfalls-of-poverty-entry/

The structure of the NHS in Wales has developed and evolved in response to population needs and political pressures to create a complex and multi-layered system. But what does that system look like in practice?

Read our analysis: https://www.wcpp.org.uk/commentary/what-does-the-welsh-health-and-social-care-system-look-like/

There is a lot of evidence out there, but how can we sift through the noise to make well-informed policy?

WCPP helps policymakers and public service leaders synthesise key messages from the experts so that they have access to the most important evidence when constructing public policy.

How can a government influence long-term wellbeing by investing in infrastucture?

Physical infrastructure has a long lifespan and making investment decisions must be based on future needs of the community.

Learn more: https://www.wcpp.org.uk/publication/infrastructure-and-longterm-wellbeing/

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. How can Wales develop clear national suicide prevention strategies in the face of such a broad range of evidence, guidance and experiences?

Learn more about our work on the role of evidence in suicide prevention policymaking in Wales: https://www.wcpp.org.uk/publication/what-is-the-role-of-evidence-in-shaping-suicide-prevention-policy-in-wales/

How will future policy impact rural Wales? 🐮 🌽

In this episode of "Pep Talk," Professor Michael Woods and Guto Davies discuss the challenges facing the agriculture sector and how policymaking can help address them.

Check it out: https://anchor.fm/wcpp/episodes/Episode-9-Rural-Wales-Vision-e13lfaj

The Wales Centre for Public Policy exists to help public services and Welsh government ministers access and apply evidence to build a better Wales.

We work with ministers, officials and public service leaders to identify the evidence that they need to answer questions spanning a wide range of policy areas.