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A wide range of approaches can help identify causality and effectiveness even in complex environments.
In the run-up to the 3rd International Conference on SIBs, PIRU held a 6-part, weekly blog debate, entitled “Do Social Impact Bonds work?” from cutting edge thinkers and researchers.
Social and Development Impact Bonds require enormous effort for the partners involved, but they have a potential to transform the financing and delivery of social services across the globe.
An article looking at the barriers to implementing direct payments in residential care was published in the Journal of Social Policy.
A report on the four factors that determine whether a social impact bond is launched, also includes an infographic.
A paper looking at the effectiveness of the pledge to reduce artificial trans fatty acids was published in the European Journal of Public Health.
A paper on providing consumers with information on the calorie content of alcoholic drinks was published in Public Health.
Findings from our Direct Payments in Residential Care evaluation study were presented at the British Society of Gerontology, 46th Annual Conference in Swansea
The “Friends and Family Test”, seeking patients’ views, has created anxiety among practices but shed little light on patients’ concerns. It’s time for a rethink, suggests our study.
An article describing early results of the evaluation was published in the Journal of Integrated Care.
Early findings of the long-term evaluation, and outlined plans for the first economic evaluation, presented at a dedicated workshop at the 17th International Conference on Integrated Care in Dublin.
An article looking at the likely effectiveness of the health at work pledges was published in the Journal of Public Health.
An article summarising the results of the use of the FFT in general practice was published in the British Journal of General Practice.
SIBs bring promises of extra cash and reduced fragmentation but also concerns about private sector interests, practicality and governance.