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About us

We are an interdisciplinary evaluation and policy analysis unit, bringing together specialists from across health, education, social policy, and the applied social sciences. We design and deliver rigorous, theory-driven evaluations that help programmes and services demonstrate value, outcomes, and drive real-world change.

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Our core services

We offer a comprehensive range of services, including:

  • Programme Evaluations – Full end-to-end evaluation design and delivery for local, regional, and national programmes.
  • Policy Analysis & Evidence-Informed Guidance – Independent research and expert advice to support effective policy development and implementation.
  • Systematic & Rapid Evidence Reviews – Robust literature synthesis to identify best practice and inform commissioning and funding decisions.
  • Survey Design & Data Analysis – Bespoke survey development, implementation, and advanced data analysis to generate meaningful insights.
  • Learning Partnership – Through a learning partnership, we help you understand how your processes and services are performing and how to strengthen what matters most.

We provide tailored, high-quality evaluation solutions for a wide range of partners, including local authorities, the NHS, third sector organisations, and government departments, supporting them to understand what works, for whom, and in what context.

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Meet the team

Our team is currently made up of two professors, a postdoctoral senior research fellow, a postdoctoral research fellow and a research assistant.

Our current projects

Evaluating Inclusive Education through Universal Design for Learning
Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) – Clinical Model Transformation Evaluation
Biologics Regional Innovation and Technology Ecosystem (BRITE) Programme Evaluation
Evaluation of the Barnardo’s LINK Young People’s Social Prescribing Service

Our recent outputs

Client Testimonials

Kentown Support

“The EPA’s approachability, their passion, their flexibility , they are very easy to work with, a competent excellent team, credible and knowledgeable in their field. They go the extra mile because of their commitment and passion for their work.”

Helena Dunbar – Chief Executive Officer, Kentown Support, (Kentown Programme Evaluation commissioned by Together for Short Lives).

Skills for Care

“Working with EPA has been an absolute pleasure. From their bid submission it was clear that they completely understood the brief and were able to execute an excellent piece of work. Their communication is second to none and we were kept updated on progress throughout.”

Serena Lunn – Senior Engagement Lead at Skills for Care (Research project commissioned by Skills for Care).

Contact us

If you would like to contact us to discuss a potential project or tender, please email us using the details below.