Public services

Swimming against the tide: challenges faced by delivery partners in tackling health inequalities in Scotland

Scotland has the worst health inequalities in western and central Europe . The gap in healthy life expectancy between the most and least deprived areas in Scotland for men sits at around 23 years,...

14/02/2023

Blog post Long read Public services Scotland IPPR Scotland

Vacci-nation: A case study in health and prosperity

The Covid-19 vaccination has again demonstrated the value of vaccines – to lives, livelihoods, and national prosperity.

19/12/2022

Publication Report Public services Commission on Health and Prosperity IPPR

Getting better?: Health and the labour market

In this report, we set out a framework to begin informing the policy response to improve population health, and limit harm caused by illness.

07/12/2022

Publication Report Public services Commission on Health and Prosperity IPPR

Towards a childcare guarantee

Childcare and early education in England isn’t working – for children, parents, or providers.

22/09/2022

Publication Report Public services Families IPPR

Towards a living income: Short-term action towards a long-term ambition

In this report we set out short-term policy recommendations ahead of Scottish government's next programme for government.

04/08/2022

Publication Public services IPPR Scotland Briefing

Sustainable healthcare: Practical steps to build back better in the English NHS

It’s time to revitalise our NHS. A report from IPPR and Future Health Research on rebuilding health services better than they were before the pandemic.

14/06/2022

Publication Report Public services IPPR

Health and prosperity: Introducing the Commission on Health and Prosperity

IPPR is launching the Commission on Health and Prosperity. This commission will explore our fundamental hypothesis: that a fairer country is a healthier one, and that a healthier country is a more prosperous one.

27/04/2022

Publication Report Public services IPPR Commission on Health and Prosperity

No-one left behind: Supporting people with complex needs on universal credit

For the UK social security system to provide an effective social safety net, it must work for everyone.

05/04/2022

Publication Report Public services Future Welfare State IPPR

Making inclusive growth work for Scotland

Inclusive growth has become an increasingly prominent buzzword in Scotland, gaining prominence among policymakers at all levels of government. Since 2015, it has been central to plans for Scotland’s...

16/03/2022

Blog post Long read Economy Public services Scotland IPPR Scotland

Universal basic services: Building financial security in Scotland

In this paper, we explore the largest costs facing families below a living income and recommend a universal basic services approach to improve financial security for people across Scotland.

09/03/2022

Publication Report Economy Public services Families Scotland IPPR Scotland