Sharing is talked about a lot nowadays, house sharing, ride sharing, even reminding your child to share with others (or you if they have a bar of chocolate!). Something that is even more important than sharing chocolate (if that is …
330,410 households were homeless or at risk of homelessness in 2024-25. Compare this to 269,510 in 2018-19 – a 23% increase. Local councils, charities, and other organisations are working constantly to support people experiencing homelessness, but how much of what …
To engage or not to engage? If you work in research, you’ve likely had a moment where you’ve contemplated whether to include the hard-to-reach under 18 population in your sample. They can provide rich and valuable insights, yet their participation …
1 in 10. That’s the number of adults over 65 that are estimated to be frail in England, equivalent to nearly 1.1 million people. That’s over 30,000 people in Essex alone. What’s astonishing is that, for the most part, the severity of frailty can be mitigated. 1,098,109 over 65s could be affected by …
We might all like to think we’re “down with the kids”- I certainly did, until I got stuck into our latest research project! But it turns out, childhood today is a whole lot different from what many of us remember. …
Every three years, Essex County Council takes a deep dive into how well our community pharmacies are serving residents. It’s called the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) – and while it might sound technical, it’s actually a vital piece of work …
Let’s be honest—AI is no longer a thing of the future. It’s arrived and is already embedded within our everyday lives. Whether it’s your phone suggesting the fastest route to work, your streaming app recommending your next binge-watch, or the …
This July, Essex County Council (ECC) trialled a new and exciting entry-to-work initiative: Autism Work Experience Week. As Head of People Analytics, Performance and Insight, I was keen to volunteer our team as the first to take part. When I signed …
In Essex County Council (ECC), the Education Directorate is taking a proactive stance to ensure that every young person has the best chance to succeed. At the heart of this mission is ECC’s Education Performance & Business Intelligence (PBI) team, …
We know, readers. You’ve all been waiting with bated breath for our next instalment of the Cost of Living Index blog series! Thankfully, there is no need for any more sleepless nights; we are here to deliver what the doctor …
Over the last six months I’ve been on a secondment to the heart of government, the Cabinet Office, after 20 years working in local government across the Essex partnership. I’m here to unequivocally answer the question on everyone’s mind, the …