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Your Trusted Partner in Public Care

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.

Better public care outcomes through collaborative solutions

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.

About IPC

Our Services

Applied Research and Evaluation

Applied Research and Evaluation

We provide robust support to our clients by conducting comprehensive reviews and evaluations, identifying key strengths and opportunities for growth.

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Consultancy

Consultancy

Our consultancy services are tailored to address the unique challenges faced by our clients. From problem-solving and enhancing current practices to fostering innovation, we offer expert guidance.

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Training and Development

Training and Development

We are committed to the professional growth of our clients' teams. Through bespoke coaching, training, and development programmes, we empower staff and stakeholders with the essential skills and knowledge to deliver services.

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IPC Commissioning Alumni Network

IPC Commissioning Alumni Network

An opportunity to grow your network and connect with fellow Alumni from across the UK

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Academic Partnership

Academic Partnership

Our programme offers bespoke support. Benefits include personalised guidance from a dedicated consultant, plus complimentary access to our events, and discounted courses.

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Focus on Carers

With around 6 million unpaid carers supporting a family member or friend to live independently, caring is everyone’s business. See what IPC has been doing to focus on carers and identify some of the key emerging messages and debates across recent Blogs, Discussion Papers and Research Reports.

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Latest News

Alumni webinar insights - Investing in In-house Children's Residential Homes

Alumni webinar insights - Investing in In-house Children's Residential Homes

20/03/2024

Alumni webinar inputs from Oxfordshire County Council, Somerset Council and attendees

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Focus on Carers

Focus on Carers

11/03/2024

Recently we've focused on key emerging messages and debates for Carers. Explore all the links to our latest news and publications

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Carer Support: Ten years after the Care Act

Carer Support: Ten years after the Care Act

08/03/2024

Download IPC's new discussion paper

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Better Care Fund (BCF) funded support for carers: understanding what works

Better Care Fund (BCF) funded support for carers: understanding what works

07/03/2024

These 2 free workshops on 16 and 17 April are for for policy makers and practitioners to explore how BCF support for carers could improve outcomes and reduce inequalities

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