
Cordis Pulse 11 December 2024
Cordis Pulse: December 2024
Our monthly digest of research and policy.
Welcome to December’s edition of the CordisPulse – a monthly digest of key research and policy developments across the sectors in which Cordis Bright provides research and consultancy services, i.e. adult social care and health, children and young people's services, and criminal justice.
At Cordis Bright, we are committed to addressing complex social challenges by fostering collaboration, embracing diverse perspectives, and using evidence to inform action. This month, we’re proud to share a range of updates that highlight our work across critical areas, reflecting our dedication to creating meaningful and sustainable change.
From tackling food insecurity among young people to advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in research, and from amplifying the voices of disabled people to joining the global movement against gender-based violence, our updates this month reflect the breadth and depth of our commitment to improving lives and systems. Each initiative underscores the importance of understanding systems holistically, engaging with lived experiences, and using practical tools to drive positive outcomes for communities.
We’re particularly excited to share tools and resources developed through our work, including our refreshed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) toolkit to embed inclusive practices across research projects and a guide for conducting accessible fieldwork with disabled people and their families. These resources are designed not only to enhance the impact of our own work but also to support others striving for equity and inclusion in their efforts.
Meanwhile, our focus on key social challenges is evident in our participation in 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, where we’re sharing key insights based on a decade of our research and evaluation in domestic abuse, alongside practical recommendations for leaders, policymakers, and practitioners.
Finally, our report on food security in Newham, part of the Shaping Places for Healthier Lives programme, showcases how systems thinking can address urgent issues like health inequalities, offering valuable lessons for local and national stakeholders alike. This initiative, funded by the Health Foundation in partnership with the Local Government Association, empowers local authorities to tackle pressing health inequalities by addressing the root causes through systems thinking. Beyond Newham, our role as evaluators of the SPHL programme at a national level has deepened our understanding of how local systems can be reshaped to improve health outcomes and address inequalities. This work underscores our belief that solutions to complex issues require a whole-systems approach—one that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and a deep understanding of the interconnected factors shaping lives and communities.