The Institute of Public Care is a trusted partner in public care, with a proven track record of delivering innovative consultancy, training, evaluation, and applied research to central and local government, the health sector, charities, and commercial organisations. Established in 1987, our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of citizens and communities, leading the way in developing, delivering, and sharing excellence in public care.
At IPC, we believe that achieving better public care outcomes requires collaborative solutions. As a dedicated institution at Oxford Brookes University, we work with NHS trusts, government agencies, councils, charities, and commercial organisations to achieve improved outcomes for the communities they serve.
Our unique combination of academic rigour and practical experience allows us to provide bespoke applied research and evaluation, consultancy, and training and development services that help our clients improve service delivery, develop policies and strategies, and enhance workforce skills.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can work together to drive positive change in public care.
As featured on Woman’s Hour on 12 June, IPC’s Professor Katy Burch leads on research for the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory. Our new study suggests that parents with learning disabilities or learning difficulties whose babies are involved in care proceedings are often missing the chance to access and meaningfully engage in pre-birth services that might help them to develop or prove their parenting abilities. Their disabilities or difficulties are often not being identified until cases reach court, and so support has not been adapted for their needs.
At IPC, we value the unique contributions of our freelance Associates who complement our dedicated salaried colleagues with their specialised skills and expertise, working on a self-employed basis on specific projects or areas of expertise.
We are currently seeking Associates who have a proven track record of leading social work teams in Wales and are fluent in Welsh. If you have a background as a social care team leader or service manager and are passionate about consultancy work or facilitating leadership development programs in Wales, we would love to hear from you.