Methodologies

As well as working with established methodologies, we often adapt or refine these to meet the needs of clients. Our interest in methodology development means that we can also support clients to design ongoing research, evaluation or measurement frameworks.

We have experience working in academic, policy and practice environments. As a result, we are able to produce outputs in a range of styles and for different audiences. This has included evaluation guidance for frontline staff, policy briefings for campaigning organisations, reports for public sector bodies, and academic research.

Related projects

Evaluability Assessment of the Recovery Approach in Mental Health

The concept of recovery has come to underpin mental health policy in many Anglophone countries. It represents a shift from services based on clinical recovery defined by symptom reduction to recovery as defined by the service user’s view of what is needed to lead a meaningful life. Just Economics was commissioned by HSE to carry out an Evaluability Assessment of the National Framework for Recovery in Mental Health in Ireland.

Core concepts in blended finance: assessment of uses and implications for evaluation

Commissioned by the OECD, this paper presents findings from research on how blended finance actors use and define different key concepts, and what implications these understandings have for evaluators.

Discover/Recover Theatre Project

Discover/Recover is a preventative mental health project aimed at school children. This evaluation found it to be effective in improving mental health literacy and help-seeking behaviour, and reducing stigma.

Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Data Review and Evaluation Options Study

The Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Programme is a £9 million a year Scotland-wide programme designed to increase choice and control in health, well-being and care services. Just Economics was commissioned by the Scottish Government to synthesise and review existing TEC evaluation evidence and provide recommendations for future evaluation activity.

Focus areas

Our client base ranges from local charities to public sector bodies and global corporates. We apply our expertise to key focus areas that our team are passionate about.