February 2023
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. CQC has commissioned SQW to deliver a rapid literature review, focusing on improvement cultures in health and adult social care.
February 2021
SQW has been appointed by The Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education (TASO) to build the evidence base for what works to improve employment and employability outcomes for students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds. We will be working with the University of Brighton and the University of Exeter to develop evaluation plans and theories of change for interventions relating to employability.
January 2023
SQW have been appointed by Homes England to better understand the wellbeing impacts associated with the provision of homes that meet the needs of older people.
January 2023
Following DLUHC's announcement of allocations for Levelling Up Fund Round 2, SQW is delighted to see funding awarded to three of the local authorities we supported in developing business cases. Congratulations to Swale Borough Council, Canterbury City Council and Neath and Port Talbot County and Borough Council.
January 2023
A set of Areas across the UK have agreed Investment Funds through their respective Devolution/Growth/City Deal signed with HM Government. SQW led the National Evaluation Panel which evaluated the progress and impact of these long-term devolved Investment Funds in ten local areas across the UK over 2016-2020. We have now been commissioned by DLUHC to support the second Gateway Reviews for the same ten local areas, and Gateway Reviews for a further three areas.