Can new approaches to public services close the equality gap?

ISSUE 514, SEPTEMBER 2013

*SPECIAL FOCUS ON PUBLIC SERVICES AND EQUALITY*

In conjunction with British Council’s Equality Exchange project

INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES
Equality Exchange has been established in response to forces that are changing our societies in a myriad of ways, but often in the wrong direction when it comes to equality and equity.

FAIRNESS THROUGH PROGRESSIVE PUBLIC SECTOR SPEND
Neil McInroy makes the case for progressive procurement policies that lead to greater fairness as well as boost local economies

EQUALITY, EQUITY AND CHOICE
David Boyle argues for a system of choice in public services that genuinely tackles inequality

FIVE PRINCIPLES FOR A NEW APPROACH TO PUBLIC SERVICES
Henry Kippin sets out key principles for public service transformation: Re-think the evidence base; get beyond the services; co-produce with the community; put the social back in; link public service reform with growth

A RADICAL CHANGE IN DIRECTION IS NEEDED
Public services need an alternative approach, and soon, argues Joe Penny, as he sets out three steps to making the necessary change

IT’S TIME FOR PEOPLE-POWERED HEALTH SERVICES
Public health inequalities can be tackled by moving towards co-produced health services, argues John Craig