Health & Social Care

Social isolation and loneliness are longstanding challenges but new report finds those who are shielding are at particular risk Social isolation and loneliness can have adverse effects on mental and physical health. In February 2020 Welsh Government outlined its commitment to […] »

The Bevan Foundation has responded to the Senedd Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee inquiry into the impact of COVID-19 on the voluntary sector. The Bevan Foundation has undertaken a number of projects exploring the impact of and response to […] »

Huw Anslow argues that our social care workers deserve the Real Living Wage The pandemic has underlined many features in our economy that cause inequality. One of the most shocking examples is the low pay that our social care workers […] »

This month has seen the unemployment rate in Wales increase further as the real impact of the pandemic took hold. Both the Welsh and UK Governments have understandably focused on mitigating job losses. But job quality must not be sacrificed […] »

Fair Work Focus is our fortnightly briefing on jobs, pay, hours, health & wellbeing, and employee voice.   It brings together key findings from think tanks, Senedd business, business and employee organisations and more, into an accessible format so you […] »

Poverty and inequality are longstanding challenges. This paper explains how Welsh public services and benefits could transform the lives of thousands of people trapped by low incomes and discrimination. This paper brings together the findings from the Bevan Foundation’s work […] »

Fair Work Focus is our fortnightly briefing on jobs, pay, hours, and employee voice.   Covering the period up to 9th October, this issue includes: Job losses and gains by sector, and measures taken by the Welsh and UK Governments […] »

Fair Work Focus is a fortnightly briefing on jobs, pay, hours, and employee voice.   Covering the period up to 25th September, this issue includes: New job protection announcements by the Welsh and UK Governments, and reaction from trades unions […] »

Fair Work Focus is a fortnightly briefing on jobs, pay, hours and employee voice.   Covering the period up to 11th September, this issue includes: relevant job protection initiatives from both the Welsh and UK Government the latest developments in […] »

Fair Work Focus is a fortnightly briefing on jobs, pay, hours and employee voice. It brings together findings from thinktanks, Senedd business, business and employee organisations, and more, into an accessible format so you have the information you need at […] »