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    <description>Insight for Impact is SQW’s podcast. As a business, we believe that good public policy shapes a better society – and it must therefore be guided by high quality research, analysis and insight.  This principle has shaped our work since SQW was formed in the early 1980s, and we have generated a huge bank of experience and insight in applying it.  
Our podcast series is aimed at anyone with an interest in good public policy (particularly at national and local levels in the UK).  It addresses highly topical economic and social issues ranging from innovation and local economic development through to skills, education, health and social care.  Drawing on high quality evidence and analysis, it seeks to inform and stimulate the surrounding debates, and it aims, literally, to provide insight for impact.  
For more information and to see our most recently published reports, go to https://www.sqw.co.uk/insights-and-publications/</description>
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        <itunes:title>A look ahead to 2026 in economic and social development</itunes:title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>What should those involved in economic and social development be watching out for in 2026? In this podcast, experts from SQW consider what the next twelve months might hold for health and social care, employment and skills, local economic growth, and innovation and enterprise.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What should those involved in economic and social development be watching out for in 2026? In this podcast, experts from SQW consider what the next twelve months might hold for health and social care, employment and skills, local economic growth, and innovation and enterprise.</p>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The New Towns Taskforce was asked by the UK Government to identify locations and delivery models for a new generation of New Towns to stimulate economic growth and address housing shortages in England. The Taskforce’s final report has recently been published.  What are the implications for economic strategy, appraisal and evaluation?</p>
<p>This is the focus of our latest podcast episode, where we are delighted to be joined by the Chair of the New Towns Taskforce, Sir Michael Lyons.</p>
<p>Sir Michael joins <a href='https://www.sqw.co.uk/about-us/directors/christine-doel'>Christine Doel</a>, SQW expert on economic and spatial development at local, sub-national and national scales, and podcast host <a href='https://www.sqw.co.uk/about-us/directors/joe-duggett'>Joe Duggett</a>,  to explore:</p>
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<li>The role of New Towns in supporting economic growth</li>
<li>How New Towns can build effective communities</li>
<li>Alignment with broader policy agendas</li>
<li>The role of Development Corporations in delivering large-scale communities</li>
<li>How the progress and success of the New Towns initiative might be measured in the short-term and long-term.</li>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The New Towns Taskforce was asked by the UK Government to identify locations and delivery models for a new generation of New Towns to stimulate economic growth and address housing shortages in England. The Taskforce’s final report has recently been published.  What are the implications for economic strategy, appraisal and evaluation?</p>
<p>This is the focus of our latest podcast episode, where we are delighted to be joined by the Chair of the New Towns Taskforce, Sir Michael Lyons.</p>
<p>Sir Michael joins <a href='https://www.sqw.co.uk/about-us/directors/christine-doel'>Christine Doel</a>, SQW expert on economic and spatial development at local, sub-national and national scales, and podcast host <a href='https://www.sqw.co.uk/about-us/directors/joe-duggett'>Joe Duggett</a>,  to explore:</p>
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<li>The role of New Towns in supporting economic growth</li>
<li>How New Towns can build effective communities</li>
<li>Alignment with broader policy agendas</li>
<li>The role of Development Corporations in delivering large-scale communities</li>
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This is the focus of our latest podcast episode, where we are delighted to be joined by the Chair of the New Towns Taskforce, Sir Michael Lyons.
Sir Michael joins Christine Doel, SQW expert on economic and spatial development at local, sub-national and national scales, and podcast host Joe Duggett,  to explore:

The role of New Towns in supporting economic growth
How New Towns can build effective communities
Alignment with broader policy agendas
The role of Development Corporations in delivering large-scale communities
How the progress and success of the New Towns initiative might be measured in the short-term and long-term.
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        <itunes:title>Building the capacity, sustainability and resilience of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations</itunes:title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p class="xmsonormal">How can Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations become more resilient, sustainable and build their capacity? This is the focus of SQW's latest podcast discussion, which focuses on learning emerging from SQW's evaluation of the Dormant Assets NI Phase 1 Grant Programme. </p>
<p class="xmsonormal">The programme provided grants of up to £100k each to 244 VCSE organisations across Northern Ireland. The programme was administered by The National Lottery Community Fund using Dormant Assets monies. This podcast reflects on emerging insights at an interim stage of SQW's evaluation of the programme. It also features first-hand reflections from Jacinta Linden, CEO of Bolster Community, an organisation which received grant funding through the programme. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="xmsonormal">How can Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations become more resilient, sustainable and build their capacity? This is the focus of SQW's latest podcast discussion, which focuses on learning emerging from SQW's evaluation of the Dormant Assets NI Phase 1 Grant Programme. </p>
<p class="xmsonormal">The programme provided grants of up to £100k each to 244 VCSE organisations across Northern Ireland. The programme was administered by The National Lottery Community Fund using Dormant Assets monies. This podcast reflects on emerging insights at an interim stage of SQW's evaluation of the programme. It also features first-hand reflections from Jacinta Linden, CEO of Bolster Community, an organisation which received grant funding through the programme. </p>
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The programme provided grants of up to £100k each to 244 VCSE organisations across Northern Ireland. The programme was administered by The National Lottery Community Fund using Dormant Assets monies. This podcast reflects on emerging insights at an interim stage of SQW's evaluation of the programme. It also features first-hand reflections from Jacinta Linden, CEO of Bolster Community, an organisation which received grant funding through the programme. ]]></itunes:summary>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>What should those involved in economic and social development be watching out for in 2025? In this podcast, experts from SQW consider what the next twelve months might hold for health and social care, employment and skills, local economic growth, and innovation and enterprise.</p>
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        <itunes:title>Tackling inequalities through the regulation of services and organisations</itunes:title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This podcast, involving SQW in conversation with representatives of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Equality and Human Rights Commission and the Institute of Regulation, explores how regulators can tackle inequalities experienced by those using, or who need to use, services. The speakers reflect on key findings and implications from the rapid literature review that CQC asked SQW to conduct (with support from The King's Fund Library Service and Dr Tammy Boyce).</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This podcast, involving SQW in conversation with representatives of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Equality and Human Rights Commission and the Institute of Regulation, explores how regulators can tackle inequalities experienced by those using, or who need to use, services. The speakers reflect on key findings and implications from the rapid literature review that CQC asked SQW to conduct (with support from The King's Fund Library Service and Dr Tammy Boyce).</p>
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        <itunes:title>Understanding and evaluating early career dental professionals’ experiences and perceptions of the General Dental Council</itunes:title>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The General Dental Council (GDC) is keen to understand and explore the experiences and perceptions of and attitudes towards the GDC of early career dental professionals. This podcast explores findings from SQW’s research study which focused on this topic. The findings have been captured to inform the GDC’s ongoing and future activity with (and for) early career dental professionals, to help meet its regulatory objectives.</p>
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        <title>Student knowledge exchange: addressing barriers for underrepresented groups</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Engaging students from traditionally underrepresented groups in knowledge exchange is an important part of widening participation; ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds are able to exploit fully the opportunities afforded by higher education. This podcast explores the role of student-focused knowledge exchange, how it links to broader equality, diversity and inclusion agendas, and provides insights on what works well in addressing barriers to participation.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Engaging students from traditionally underrepresented groups in knowledge exchange is an important part of widening participation; ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds are able to exploit fully the opportunities afforded by higher education. This podcast explores the role of student-focused knowledge exchange, how it links to broader equality, diversity and inclusion agendas, and provides insights on what works well in addressing barriers to participation.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Engaging students from traditionally underrepresented groups in knowledge exchange is an important part of widening participation; ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds are able to exploit fully the opportunities afforded by higher education. This podcast explores the role of student-focused knowledge exchange, how it links to broader equality, diversity and inclusion agendas, and provides insights on what works well in addressing barriers to participation.]]></itunes:summary>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>What are the key themes, policy agendas and factors that will shape economic and social development in 2024? In this podcast, experts from SQW consider what the next twelve months might hold for health and social care, employment and skills, innovation and enterprise, and local economic growth.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What are the key themes, policy agendas and factors that will shape economic and social development in 2024? In this podcast, experts from SQW consider what the next twelve months might hold for health and social care, employment and skills, innovation and enterprise, and local economic growth.</p>
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        <title>Improving diversity in venture capital</title>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Effective use of data analytics within adult social care has the potential to revolutionise care services and experiences, but its use has been hampered by a lack of available high-quality data, alongside skills and capacity challenges within the sector. This podcast explores learning from our evaluation of the Health Foundation’s Strengthening Social Care Analytics (SSCA) programme, which focused on the use of data analytics to support improvements in adult social care.</p>
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        <title>Introduction</title>
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