Blog Post Tackling Inequalities Youth Homelessness: Moving Towards Prevention WCPP’s reports on Preventing Youth Homelessness were published in 2018. Since then, we have been working with a range of stakeholders to communicate our key findings and to assist in the move towards a preventative system in Wales. Together with End Youth Homelessness Cymru, we convened an event on the 9th of March to provide […] Read more Topics: Housing and homes Poverty and social exclusion April 9, 2020
Report Tackling Inequalities International approaches to managing placement provision for children and young people looked after This report presents the findings of a review of the international evidence on approaches to managing placement provision for children and young peopled looked after, identifying key areas for further analysis. We identify five key areas of divergence between the countries studied which would be suitable for further exploration: The balance between reunification and permanence. […] Read more Topics: Poverty and social exclusion March 3, 2020
News Tackling Inequalities Devolving social security to Wales could be beneficial but would bring significant challenges Devolving the administration of social security to Wales could bring fiscal benefits and improve outcomes for claimants, but it would be a complex and time-consuming process and carry significant risks. A new report from the Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) at Cardiff University brings together evidence about the potential advantages and risks. Drawing on […] Read more Topics: Local government Poverty and social exclusion January 14, 2020
News Tackling Inequalities Gallai datganoli nawdd cymdeithasol i Gymru fod yn fuddiol ond daw hefyd heriau sylweddol yn sgil hyn Read more Topics: Local government Poverty and social exclusion January 14, 2020
News Tackling Inequalities Devolving social security to Wales could be beneficial but would bring significant challenges Read more Topics: Local government Poverty and social exclusion January 14, 2020
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 Responding to those in difficulty with council tax debt in Wales: what does the evidence show? This blog draws on a recent Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) report ‘Responding to citizens in debt to public services: A rapid evidence review’ co-authored by Sharon Collard from the University of Bristol with Helen Hodges and Paul Worthington from WCPP. It looks at how local authorities and housing associations in Wales might better […] Read more Topics: Local government Poverty and social exclusion July 23, 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
News Tackling Inequalities Canolbwyntio ar ddigartrefedd ymhlith pobl ifanc yn Eisteddfod yr Urdd Read more Topics: Housing and homes Poverty and social exclusion May 30, 2019
News Tackling Inequalities New report sets out paths from debt as large council tax rises loom Early intervention is key to stop Welsh households falling behind on their council tax or social housing rent payments, according to a new report from the Wales Centre for Public Policy. As councils across Wales are seeking large increases in their council tax rates for the coming year, the report highlights the importance of building […] Read more Topics: Local government Poverty and social exclusion February 28, 2019
