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11 December 2024
Review of English language acquisition in the West Midlands
This research for the West Midlands Combined Authority explored how adults can be supported to progress in English language learning and how strategic partnerships can contribute to improved outcomes for learners.
10 December 2024
Responding to the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC)
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the findings of the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) on 10 December 2024.
26 November 2024
Responding to the Government’s Get Britain Working White Paper, 26 November 2024
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans and director of policy and research Naomi Clayton respond to the Government's Get Britain Working White Paper published on 26 November 2024.
26 November 2024
Healthier working lives
Commissioned by Health Equals, this paper is aimed at local governments to help them consider the actions they can take to improve the working health of their residents.
25 November 2024
Informing the Commission for Healthier Working Lives
Learning and Work Institute, Institute for Employment Studies and Royal Society for Public Health worked in partnership to inform the Commission for Healthier Working Lives, supported by the Health Foundation.
25 November 2024
Get Britain Working: The path to an 80% employment rate
This briefing note sets out five things you need to know about the Government’s 'Get Britain Working' White Paper, why it matters, and how success can be achieved.
22 November 2024
Making a Youth Guarantee work
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans argues that the Government's planned Youth Guarantee should build over time to include all 16–24-year-olds and invest in new forms of support.
21 November 2024
“I returned that evening with a renewed sense of purpose and passion to advocate for young adult carers within my university.”
To mark Carers Rights Day 2024, young adult carer Holly reflects on her experience meeting Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.
21 November 2024
“Being a carer has been a part of my identity for as long as I can remember. But until the age of 18, I didn’t know that this role even had a name.”
To mark Carers Rights Day 2024, young adult carer Farzana reflects on her right to an education and support – and how it can be difficult to recognise your rights without recognition for your caring role.
21 November 2024
How can employment support help people with long-term health conditions into work?
Reflecting on a recent roundtable we held as part of research funded by Maximus exploring the characteristics of those out of work due to long-term illness or disability, L&W's Sara Treneman discusses the importance of effective, integrated employment support.
