Summary
Cambridgeshire County Council publish key research and analysis on Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Insight. View the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Insight document library to access the latest needs assessments, strategic assessments and joint strategic needs assessments (JSNA) documents related to children, families and adult services.
Carrying out research
The Council has adopted procedures around research into adults and children’s social care in accordance with the Department of Health’s Research Governance Framework (RGF) for Health and Social Care.
The definition of research under the procedures is broad, encompassing audits, surveys and consultations as well as activities which would traditionally be labelled 'research'. It doesn’t cover information which is collected as a matter of routine e.g. individual reviews of service users or the collection of management and performance information.
Research and Evaluation Framework (REF)
The Research Evaluation Framework Application pack, available to download below, contains information related to carrying out research in connection with Cambridgeshire County Council.
It includes a fact sheet that covers what needs to be considered before you start your research or evaluation. There is also a flowchart summarising the application process. The length of time an application will take to process will depend on the complexity of the proposal and the level of risk to participants.
Online form
Part of the process to apply to the Research and Evaluation Framework requires an online form to be completed. To access, please visit Application for Research and Evaluation Framework, Engagement, or Consultation work.
Contact
If you have any questions about the process, email policyandinsight@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
