We’re evaluating a £5m Health Determinants Research Collaboration — one of the first of its kind — helping Leicestershire County Council embed research into decision-making and drive system-wide change.

We brought NHS and VCSE teams together around a biopsychosocial model of care — unlocking over £500k in new investment, embedding a more holistic approach in frontline practice and giving staff the confidence to work differently.

We worked with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education to expand access to learning in rural areas — shaping an ambitious, evidence-led strategy grounded in local priorities and designed for long-term impact.

We’re developing Food Labs — practical, evidence-informed resources designed to increase dietary diversity, reduce pressure around eating and build confidence with food for families and the professionals who support them.

We led a consultation that achieved four times the council’s usual engagement — shaping a bold new affordable food strategy with the community’s voice at its core, clear priorities for delivery and a stronger foundation for long-term action.

We created a clear picture of children and young people’s mental health services — cutting through complexity to surface strengths, expose gaps and directly inform local commissioning, partnership planning and future strategic decisions.

We’re carrying out governance reviews across local schools — providing clear, independent insight to strengthen leadership, sharpen accountability and support better outcomes for pupils.

We developed the evaluation framework for a new healthcare partnership in one of the UK’s most deprived areas — creating shared clarity on progress and informing future investment decisions.

We’re conducting research focused on Core20+5 priorities — surfacing local insight to identify where health inequalities are most acute and guide future investment decisions.