Projects

The Centre works to reform the welfare state by developing and sharing positive innovations.

You can learn about our current projects below. There you will find the different products, publications and partners that are linked to each project.

Annual Fellows Days

The Centre for Welfare Reform ran its first day for Fellows in Sheffield in September 2012. It was a fun and stimulating day.

Visit page | 19th September 2012
Community

To develop stronger local communities, civil society solutions and a meaningful system of local democracy.

Visit page | 2nd December 2009
Disability

To help people understand what citizenship really means and to ensure everyone, no matter their background, gets the chance to contribute.

Visit page | 2nd March 2010
Disabled Children & Families

Reform education and support for disabled children so that they and their families achieve full citizenship.

Visit page | 28th October 2010
Health

To improve health and innovations in health care and community development.

Visit page | 28th October 2010
Justice

Campaigning against the unfair cuts that target disabled people and to demand a fairer system for all.

Visit page | 3rd February 2011
Mental Health

Reforming mental health services to promote peer support, personal control and greater humanity and community inclusion.

Visit page | 28th October 2010
Older People

Promoting dignity and independent living for older people by strengthening family resilience and developing personalised healthcare.

Visit page | 3rd June 2011
Social Care

To develop new service options and to make personalisation real and achievable for individuals and families.

Visit page | 1st November 2010
Social Work

Exploring how to get social work back to its roots in social justice, human relationships and local community change.

Visit page | 1st December 2012
Tax and Benefits

To develop a radically simplified - but fair - system of tax and benefits that combines income security and positive incentives.

Visit page | 2nd June 2010
Theory

John O'Brien and Simon Duffy are leading an international programme to explore the deeper roots to our work.

Visit page | 15th November 2012
Welfare Reform

Re-imagining the welfare state for the 21st Century: universal rights, combined with greater control and flexibility.

Visit page | 5th July 2011
Women & Families

To ensure that women and families get good support to avoid domestic violence and unfair treatment by the criminal justice system.

Visit page | 5th January 2010