Report Tackling Inequalities Administering Social Security in Wales In Wales social security is currently reserved to the UK Government, with the exception of some benefits. Since the devolution of social security in Scotland (2018) there have been renewed calls to review the social security system in Wales. The First Minister asked us to assess the issues that would need to be taken into […] Read more Topics: Poverty and social exclusion January 14, 2020
Blog Post Community Wellbeing Environment and Net Zero Tackling Inequalities 2019 – In Review As another tumultuous year draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on some of the key achievements of the Wales Centre for Public Policy in 2019. We are living in very interesting times, but the political uncertainties of the last year have made it all the more important that we can provide policy makers and […] Read more December 17, 2019
Blog Post Tackling Inequalities No Fault Evictions: Striking a Good Balance Should landlords be able to evict their tenants without giving a reason? It is a question that is attracting increasing attention in Wales. At the moment, a landlord can break contract with their tenant at any time, provided they give 2 months notice. This is commonly referred to as a ‘no-fault eviction’ or as a […] Read more Topics: Housing and homes November 8, 2019
Blog Post Tackling Inequalities Unleashing the power of public procurement Understandably given the pressure on budgets, the focus is often on procuring public services at the lowest possible cost. But there is a growing recognition of the potential to use public procurement more imaginatively to promote innovation and promote a range of broader social purposes. In Wales we spend around £6 billion pounds annually on […] Read more Topics: Economy October 30, 2019
Blog Post Tackling Inequalities Is healthcare in Wales really that different? Whenever the UK media discusses the NHS, more often than not it is talking about the NHS in England, rather than all four nations, although it rarely makes that distinction. As the Welsh Government develops plans to change the way that the NHS is governed, we thought it may be timely to reflect on how […] Read more Topics: Health inequalities October 21, 2019
Blog Post Tackling Inequalities Tackling Inequalities through Gender Budgeting With the opportunity provided by the Gender Equality Review and the commitment to feminist principles by the Welsh Government, the time is ripe for the Government to step fully into a gender analysis of its budget process. With the framework of the Well-being of Future Generations Act and the implementation of integrated impact assessments, that […] Read more Topics: Diversity and inclusion Economy October 21, 2019
Report Tackling Inequalities Gender Equality - Learning from Nordic Nations This report summarises discussions from a gender equality knowledge exchange, facilitated by Wales Centre for Public Policy, between experts from Nordic nations, Welsh Government ministers and officials, and Chwarae Teg. There is no ‘quick fix’ for gender equality, and nor is there a blueprint for success; it looks different in different nations, and is always […] Read more Topics: Diversity and inclusion September 24, 2019
Report Tackling Inequalities Tackling Inequality through Gender Budgeting Gender budgeting is an approach to public policy making that puts gender analysis at the heart of budget processes, public finance and economic policy, as a means of advancing gender equality. It is a critical review of how budgetary allocations affect the economic and social opportunities of women and men, and it seeks to restructure […] Read more Topics: Diversity and inclusion Local government September 24, 2019
Blog Post Tackling Inequalities Male Suicide – A Silent Epidemic 10th September is World Suicide Prevention Day. This annual event aims to raise the awareness of suicide, educate about the causes and warning signs of suicide and reduce the stigma associated with suicide, suicidal behaviour and other mental health problems. According to the World Health Organisation close to 800,000 people die each year as a […] Read more Topics: Health inequalities September 10, 2019
News Tackling Inequalities Youth homelessness focus at Urdd Eisteddfod Early intervention is key to stopping young people from becoming homeless. Dr Connell will say that ongoing support must be provided at the earliest stage if Wales is serious about tackling the issue. His talk, at the Cardiff University tent at 11:00 on Saturday 1 June, references research by the Centre which responded to a […] Read more Topics: Housing and homes Poverty and social exclusion May 30, 2019
