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What works in community cohesion
The Commission on Integration and Cohesion (CIC) was established in August 2006 as a fixed-term body (reporting in June 2007), charged with deepening an understanding of community cohesion issues and relevant policy approaches, and developing practical approaches to support community cohesion in local areas.
This research study was commissioned to contribute to the ongoing work of Communities and Local Government and the Commission. It seeks to help understand `what works' in terms of cohesion policy and initiatives by investigating policy and practice in six case-study areas. -
Frontiers of Performance in Local Government IV
Welcome to Frontiers of Performance in Local Government IV: Place Shapers or Shaped by Place? This report is the latest in the Ipsos series which seeks to provide the most recent and meaningful analysis of public perceptions around the performance of local authorities, based on the
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Willingness To Travel For Hospital Treatment
Cancer Patients Willing To Travel Further Than Their Local Hospital For Better Care
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Public And Patient Experiences Of The NHS
The Department of Health has released the latest Ipsos research looking at the overall state of the NHS in the eyes of patients and the public for 2006.
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Ipsos Political Monitor June 2007
Ipsos's June Political Monitor shows Labour leading the Conservatives for the first time in seven months (39% vs. 36%). The Liberal Democrats' share of the vote is down to 15%, their lowest share recorded by Ipsos since November 2001.
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Staff Advocacy, Customer Service And Political Involvement In The NHS
The general public overwhelmingly agree that 'the NHS is a key part of British society and should be protected' (96%), with three-quarters (77%) agreeing strongly with this. Strength of feeling is stronger amongst older respondents — those aged 35+ are more likely to agree strongly with this statement and nearly all (98%) of those aged 65+ agree that the NHS is a key part of British society and should be protected.
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Coastal Access In England
A qualitative and quantitative study Ipsos conducted on behalf of Natural England (formerly the Countryside Agency) shows that the coast plays a fundamental role in the English sense of identity. Indeed, around seven in ten English residents (72%) have visited England's coast in the past year.
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Live Now, Save Later
A qualitative examination of the attitudes and behaviours of young people (aged 16-29) towards saving, retirement planning and pensions.
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Public Attitudes Towards Cohesion And Integration
The Commission on Integration and Cohesion has launched its report. The report highlights a number of ways in which to foster a better sense of cohesion and integration in local communities. Research carried out on behalf of the Commission by Ipsos shows:
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Attitudes Towards The London 2012 Olympics Logo
Two-thirds of those who have seen the new Olympic logo disapprove of it, with just one in twenty-five (4%) 'strongly' approving.