Reference Materials

• Reducing homelessness amongst migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers: Good practice guide

  The purpose of this guide by Welsh Local Government Association is to highlight some of the key challenges related to preventing and tackling homelessness amongst migrant populations and share good […]

  Published on: 13th May 2024

  Reference type: Guidance

• Working together to end homelessness from social housing

  This report by Shelter Cymru is informed by the experiences of some people who have been very close to losing their social homes, and the work of social landlords and […]

  Published on: 13th May 2024

  Reference type: Article

• Why society needs nature: Lessons from research during COVID-19

  This report by Natural Resources Wales, NatureScot, Natural England, Forest Research and the Environment Agency emphasises the importance of green and blue spaces for people’s mental health and well-being during […]

  Published on: 13th May 2024

  Reference type: Article

• The right to adequate housing in Wales: The evidence base

  This independent research report by Alma Economics, commissioned by Tai Pawb, the Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru and Shelter Cymru, explores housing and housing inequality in Wales. The report looks […]

  Published on: 13th May 2024

  Reference type: Research and evidence

• Delivering fair work for health, well-being, and equity

  This guide is intended to support agencies in their existing efforts to improve health, well-being and equity through inclusive participation in fair work. This guide was informed by the work […]

  Published on: 13th May 2024

  Reference type: Guidance

• Wellness in work: The economic arguments for investing in the health and wellbeing of the workforce in Wales

  This report by Bangor University brings together evidence of the economic case for investing in the health and wellbeing of the workforce in Wales. The report highlights the high cost […]

  Published on: 9th May 2024

  Reference type: Article

• Gambling-related harms evidence review: The economic and social cost of harms

  This report by Public Health England estimated the excess direct cost to government and the excess cost to wider society associated with at-risk and problem gamblers in England.

  Published on: 9th May 2024

  Reference type: Article

• Modelling the impact of COVID-19 on the UK economy: An application of a disaggregated New-Keynesian model

  This report by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research sets out a framework that can be used to evaluate policies intended to mitigate the economic effects of Covid-19. […]

  Published on: 9th May 2024

  Reference type: Framework

• Economic influences on population health in the United States: Toward policymaking driven by data and evidence

  This review explores the influence of economic factors on population health in the United States. The review concludes that there is growing evidence to suggest that fading economic opportunities and […]

  Published on: 9th May 2024

  Reference type: Journal

• Learning disability services – our plans for 2022 to 2026

  This Easy Read document covers the areas Welsh Government want to work on. It explains what they plan to do to support people with learning disabilities and when.

  Published on: 9th May 2024

  Reference type: Strategy