What is Social Policy?

It is an equal part of the aims of our service “to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives”. What this means in practice is that we continually review and update our knowledge of local policies and practices. Through observing the experiences of clients and working closely with colleagues we are able to identify emerging problems. Where we observe that a local issue is causing difficulty we can take steps to help improve those services. We can establish liaison and provide direct feedback on how practices are affecting individuals and communities. We constructively challenge poor practice and in so doing help to improve services in both the public and private sectors.

We will publish information regarding the Bureau's Social Policy work as this website develops.