Publications

Health inequalities have long been a focus of public policy, yet gaps in health between rich and poor show few signs of closing, despite significant public spending. In this paper Macmillan Cancer Support and the Bevan Foundation examine health inequalities […] »

School holidays put severe pressure on low income families. Losing free school meals and the high costs of food, childcare and holiday treats mean many families struggle to make ends meet.  For some, this means skipping meals or living off […] »

Following from the last two briefings on incorporation of human rights and accountability and enforcement of human rights, the last in the series discusses the relationship between human rights, equality and well-being. Throughout February the Bevan Foundation has published three […] »

Following last week’s briefing on incorporation of human rights into Welsh law, Dr Simon Hoffman explains how incorporation supports accountability for, and enforcement of human rights. Last week, Associate Professor at Swansea University, Dr Simon Hoffman, discussed incorporation of international […] »

Anyone with an interest in how Wales is governed cannot fail to notice the increasing interest in ‘incorporation’ of human rights through Welsh legislation. But what does this mean, and why incorporate? Throughout February we will be publishing three in-depth […] »

In December, the UK Government published its proposals for the future immigration system post-Brexit. Today the Bevan Foundation discusses how to make this new immigration system work for Wales. Immigration has dominated political and public debate both before and since […] »

Our latest look at the year ahead draws on a wide range of expert analyses as well as some speculation of our own. It makes for uncomfortable reading, with the prospects looking tough indeed for the least well-off in particular. […] »

With the UK Government due to publish its White Paper on the future immigration system after Brexit, the Bevan Foundation highlights how Wales relies on migration to maintain and grow its population. Wales’ population has undergone rapid and striking changes in […] »

The Bevan Foundation has submitted its response to the Fair Work Commission’s call for evidence In July 2018, the Welsh Government established the Fair Work Commission. The Commission was established to make recommendations to promote fair work in Wales and […] »

Universal Credit has hit the headlines recently because of the significant delays and hardship it can cause. It also has important implications for devolved policies and services that require the Welsh Government to step up its action. Universal Credit has […] »