Publications

This report explores the future of Attendance Allowance in Wales after it was identified by the UK Government as a possible candidate for devolution. Attendance Allowance is claimed by people aged 65+ who need help caring for themselves because of a […] »

The Bevan Foundation urges the Welsh Government to focus on inclusion in the Welsh economy over the next five years. The Bevan Foundation has submitted a response to the Welsh Cabinet Secretary’s consultation on economic priorities.   It argues that […] »

The Joesph Rowntree and Bevan Foundations’ latest report provides a unique framework for action to reduce poverty in Wales. Based on an extensive review of ‘what works’ and a comprehensive UK strategy, this report makes important recommendations for action in […] »

Roughly a quarter of Merthyr Tydfil’s workforce is paid below the voluntary Living Wage, with little prospect of this changing without concerted effort. The Bevan Foundation’s Living Wage action plan for the borough explores what is needed to significantly reduce […] »

The Bevan Foundation has responded to a consultation by the National Assembly for  Wales Finance Committee on the Welsh Government 2017/18 budget proposals. In its response to the Finance Committee, the Bevan Foundation highlights the significant cost of poverty to the Welsh […] »

Cardiff Capital Region has ambitious targets to grow the economy, includign increasing its Gross Value Added. This paper, submitted as evidence to the Cardiff Capital Region Commission on Growth and Competitiveness, argues that focusing on GVA alone will not necessarily reduce […] »

The Bevan Foundation has responded to a consultation by the National Assembly for  Wales’ Children, Young People and Education Committee on their priorities for the Fifth Assembly. In its response to the Committee, the Bevan Foundation highlights how inequality in attainment levels is […] »

The Bevan Foundation is calling for the National Assembly for Wales’ Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee to continue its scrutiny of poverty. The Assembly’s Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee has invited views on its priorities in the fifth […] »

The Bevan Foundation is calling for the National Assembly for Wales’ Health, Social Care and Sport Committee to consider services for people with mild to moderate mental illness. The Assembly’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee has invited views on […] »

The Bevan Foundation is calling for the National Assembly for Wales’ Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee to focus on whether the Welsh Government’s economic strategy is fit for purpose. The Assembly’s Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee has invited views on […] »