Research

At CPI, we combine quality with value while pursuing high quality, innovative research focusing on health, social care and criminal justice.

With our help, our clients develop robust evidence to inform decisions that are useful and relevant to policy makers, commissioners, managers and practitioners.

We are flexible in our methodology, adopting a bespoke approach depending on the client and their needs. Our research expertise includes evaluation, action research, illustrative case studies, participatory methods, peer interviewing, and qualitative methods.

Most of our work results in high quality accessible and analytical reports for diverse audiences. These provide actionable evidence and consistent, realistic and achievable recommendations.

We have experience in working with a broad customer base, including:

• health authorities
• social services departments
• local councils and partnership agencies (such as CDRPs)
• charities, voluntary and community organisations
• regional and national government agencies and departments
• prisons

Our research has helped our clients to:

• develop an evidence base
• assess and review the application of targeted interventions
• inform and design commissioning strategies
• engage and consult with stakeholder groups
• improve service effectiveness

We also have experience and knowledge in carrying out research, evaluation and service review exercises, which create the foundations for informed commissioning strategies.

Examples of our work include: