How can design be used to co-create more inclusive services for disabled people and carers, and what impact does this have on independence and wellbeing?
Background
Some DWP research interests cut across strategic objectives or focus on the methods used to generate, use and communicate evidence. This group is not a separate strategic objective; it brings together cross-cutting and methodological questions that can improve the quality, robustness, inclusiveness and usefulness of DWP evidence. DWP is interested in research on future analytical tools, administrative data, digital research engagement, participatory and co-design methods, evaluation of fast-moving technologies such as artificial intelligence, research integrity, disinformation and environmental impacts. These questions matter because methods, data and design choices affect how well DWP understands people’s experiences, anticipates change, and tests interventions. External research can add value by bringing methodological innovation, independent challenge, comparative evidence and practical insight into how new approaches can be applied responsibly in complex public-service environments.
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Research fields
Related UKRI funded projects
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Disability, care and participation: secondary analysis of the Life Opportunities Survey and the 2009/10 Survey of Carers in Households
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The project focuses on exploring patterns of impairment, disability, and caring, and their impact on participation in society.
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Tackling Disabling Practices: co-production and change.
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Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to identify mechanisms of change to improve practices on the terms of disabled people.
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Designing inclusive environments: shaping transitions from theory into practice
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Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on evaluating the underlying assumptions of universal design and its practical implications.