All Outputs (417)

An evaluation of the arrangements for the provision of floating support services in Lancashire : Report for Lancashire County Council Supporting People (2011)
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Steele, A., Scullion, L., & Morris, G. (2011). An evaluation of the arrangements for the provision of floating support services in Lancashire : Report for Lancashire County Council Supporting People

The current arrangements for the provision of Supporting People floating support services across Lancashire have now been in operation since 2007. This model of service commissioning was developed in response to a number of concerns about the previou... Read More about An evaluation of the arrangements for the provision of floating support services in Lancashire : Report for Lancashire County Council Supporting People.

Human response to vibration in residential environments (NANR209), technical report 2: measurement of response (2011)
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Condie, J., Steele, A., Whittle, N., Brown, P., & Waddington, D. (2011). Human response to vibration in residential environments (NANR209), technical report 2: measurement of response

Based on a review of the literature and the best practice guidance available, a social survey questionnaire was developed to measure residents’ self-reported annoyance and to provide data suitable for establishing exposure-response relationships betw... Read More about Human response to vibration in residential environments (NANR209), technical report 2: measurement of response.

Foundation degree in sustainable communities: A review : Final report (2011)
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Brown, P. (2011). Foundation degree in sustainable communities: A review : Final report

Since 2008 a number of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have worked in partnership with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), and the HCAs predecessors, to develop and deliver a Foundation Degree in Sustainable Communities (FdSc). The aim of th... Read More about Foundation degree in sustainable communities: A review : Final report.

Foundation degree sustainable communities options appraisal : Final report (2011)
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Brown, P. (2011). Foundation degree sustainable communities options appraisal : Final report

Since 2008 a number of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have worked in partnership with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), and the HCAs predecessors, to develop and deliver a Foundation Degree in Sustainable Communities (FdSc). This docume... Read More about Foundation degree sustainable communities options appraisal : Final report.

Research into financial exclusion in Rochdale - final technical report (2011)
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Dayson, K., & Vik, P. (2011). Research into financial exclusion in Rochdale - final technical report

This report presents the findings and recommendations of research conducted on the extent and nature of financial exclusion in Rochdale.

Open access: beyond the numbers (2011)
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Hall, M. (2011). Open access: beyond the numbers

Much of the discussion about the merits of Open Access (OA) publishing has centred on the numbers; on whether, when all costs have been taken into account, it is cheaper to publish on an OA basis than in commercially run, subscription journals.

Exploring the housing needs of migrant workers in Harlow and Broxbourne : Final report (2011)
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Scullion, L., & Morris, G. (2011). Exploring the housing needs of migrant workers in Harlow and Broxbourne : Final report

This report presents the findings of a study looking at the housing needs and experiences of Central and Eastern European (CEE) migrants living and working in Harlow and Broxbourne. The research was commissioned by Harlow District and Broxbourne B... Read More about Exploring the housing needs of migrant workers in Harlow and Broxbourne : Final report.

Exploring the housing needs of migrant workers in Harlow and Broxbourne : Executive summary (2011)
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Scullion, L., & Morris, G. (2011). Exploring the housing needs of migrant workers in Harlow and Broxbourne : Executive summary

It was recognised that, since 2004, a large number of Central and Eastern European migrants had moved into Harlow and Broxbourne. To meet the challenge of providing responsive services, the overall aim of this study was to enhance intelligence in... Read More about Exploring the housing needs of migrant workers in Harlow and Broxbourne : Executive summary.

The evolution of financial exclusion in Leeds since 2004- final technical report (2011)
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Dayson, K., & Vik, P. (2011). The evolution of financial exclusion in Leeds since 2004- final technical report

The value of qualitative research in the social housing sector (2011)
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Ahmed, A. (2011). The value of qualitative research in the social housing sector

Research in the social housing sector is usually undertaken to inform business decisions and policy formation and to identify priorities for action. It has also become important in gathering contextual information regarding performance and accountabi... Read More about The value of qualitative research in the social housing sector.

Assessing local authorities’ progress in meeting the accommodation needs of Gypsy and Traveller communities in England and Wales : 2010 update : Executive summary (2011)
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England and Wales : 2010 update : Executive summary

In 2009 the Equality and Human Rights Commission (the Commission) published the briefing paper Gypsies and Travellers: Simple solutions for living together (referred to as Simple Solutions). This was based on evidence from two separate pieces of r... Read More about Assessing local authorities’ progress in meeting the accommodation needs of Gypsy and Traveller communities in England and Wales : 2010 update : Executive summary.

The impact of financial inclusion interventions on the economy of Calderdale – final technical report (2011)
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Dayson, K., & Vik, P. (2011). The impact of financial inclusion interventions on the economy of Calderdale – final technical report

This study quantifies the wider effects of financial inclusion interventions in Calderdale on both the local and regional economy.

The implications in North West England of the migrant cap on non-EU workers : A case study of the health and social care sector (2010)
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Pemberton, S., & Scullion, L. (2010). The implications in North West England of the migrant cap on non-EU workers : A case study of the health and social care sector

This report presents the findings of research focusing on the economic and social implications of the temporary and proposed permanent cap on non-EEA workers in the North West of England. The research was commissioned by Migrant Workers North West (M... Read More about The implications in North West England of the migrant cap on non-EU workers : A case study of the health and social care sector.

Mapping financial exclusion amd ways to combat it – technical report prepared for First Choice Homes Oldham (2010)
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Dayson, K., & Vik, P. (2010). Mapping financial exclusion amd ways to combat it – technical report prepared for First Choice Homes Oldham

Central and Eastern European migrants in Tameside : Final report (2010)
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Scullion, L., & Morris, G. (2010). Central and Eastern European migrants in Tameside : Final report

This report presents the findings of a study looking at the experiences of Central and Eastern migrants living and working in Tameside. It was recognised that, since 2004, a large number of Central and Eastern European migrants had moved into Tamesid... Read More about Central and Eastern European migrants in Tameside : Final report.

Central and Eastern European migrants in Tameside : Executive summary (2010)
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Scullion, L., & Morris, G. (2010). Central and Eastern European migrants in Tameside : Executive summary

It was recognised that, since 2004, a large number of Central and Eastern European migrants had moved into Tameside. To meet the challenge of providing responsive services to new communities, the aim of this study was to enhance intelligence in re... Read More about Central and Eastern European migrants in Tameside : Executive summary.

Audit of free-to-client face-to-face money advice in Salford - final technical report (2010)
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Vik, P. (2010). Audit of free-to-client face-to-face money advice in Salford - final technical report

A study of the housing requirements of black and minority ethnic (BME) households in Dorset and Poole : Final report (2010)
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Scullion, L., Morris, G., & Henning, S. (2010). A study of the housing requirements of black and minority ethnic (BME) households in Dorset and Poole : Final report

The overall aims of the study were to increase the understanding of the housing needs of BME households across Dorset, as well as ensuring that existing providers gave equal access to their services and integrated the needs of BME communities into... Read More about A study of the housing requirements of black and minority ethnic (BME) households in Dorset and Poole : Final report.

A study of the housing requirements of black and minority ethnic (BME) households in Dorset and Poole : Executive summary (2010)
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Scullion, L., Morris, G., & Henning, S. (2010). A study of the housing requirements of black and minority ethnic (BME) households in Dorset and Poole : Executive summary

The overall aims of the study were to increase the understanding of the housing needs of BME households across Dorset, as well as ensuring that existing providers gave equal access to their services and integrated the needs of BME communities into... Read More about A study of the housing requirements of black and minority ethnic (BME) households in Dorset and Poole : Executive summary.

Central and Eastern European migrants in Daventry and South Northamptonshire : Developing a profile : Final report (2010)
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South Northamptonshire : Developing a profile : Final report

This report presents the findings of a study exploring Central and Eastern European migrants in Daventry and South Northamptonshire. The study was commissioned by Daventry and South Northamptonshire Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs) Migration Impac... Read More about Central and Eastern European migrants in Daventry and South Northamptonshire : Developing a profile : Final report.