WE CAN conduct action research into social policy issues, and analyse and publish the findings for you in readable form, digitally and in print. We can also conduct a training needs analysis within your organisation and devise and deliver a training programme for you based on the findings.

What makes us different: Our experience has been gained in the field of journalism, social policy, housing, politics and adult education.

Past work has included:

• analysis of key findings from European report on an area of multiple deprivation in Edinburgh;
  
• Sheriff Court surveys in Scotland, and follow-up analysis of legal decisions in rent arrears actions;
  
• benefits take-up campaigns in Lothian and in Shetland and analysis of findings;
• research development work for housing mobility schemes in Scotland;
  
• analysis of content and assessment of the implications of government consultation documents, green and white papers, statutory instruments and new legislation;
  
• compilation of accurate information and advice for publications on housing and welfare law;
• assessment of the needs of homeless young people;
• research into the implementation of the council tax in Scotland.

Who’s who: In addition to the partners at Jones Ogg, we have a respected pool of researchers across Scotland whose skills we can call on to contribute the action research for you.