The Guardian carried a comment piece this week from the writer and thinker Professor Richard Youngs this week, arguing that despite the rise of populism and attacks on civil society,…

tCI has carefully devised this exclusive autumn programme to support Institute members and the wider consultation community, which is free for anyone that would like to attend.   Whether you’re a private,…

The long-awaited Cabinet reshuffle has finally taken place and the Prime Minister has bestowed boons, sent people sideways and restored a few poor souls to the backbenches. As always though…

Many of us have heard the story a hundred times. “There’s something wrong with this consultation; I’m sure they’re only going through the motions.” Or “It’s a done deal.” Or…

So, the Scottish and UK Parliaments are back in action with the Welsh Senedd and Northern Ireland Assembly re-joining them next week. So, let’s head to Holyrood and Westminster to…

It seems a lifetime ago that Boris Johnson stood outside Downing Street to give his first speech as Prime Minister and announced that he had a plan for social care.…

The reality of a public authority’s intention is not found within its vision or its strategy. It is found in its budget. Citizens know this and naturally want ways to…

This week the Houses of Parliament return to full functioning following the summer recess and one of the major legislative priorities will be the Health and Care Bill, especially if…

On Friday, NHS England published the first set of guidance on the changes being made in the Health and Care Bill, expected to return to Parliament imminently. The guidance document…