Research and development programme
Each year we fund social and public health research and development initiatives. Our research and development programme focuses on three themes.
Click on the links below to read more about recent and current projects in each research theme.
Social inclusionThis area of our research and development work focuses on improving social inclusion, independence and quality of life, including lighting design and home support.
Service outcomesThis area of our research and development work focuses on improving and developing service outcomes, including emotional support.
Public health issuesThis area of our research and development work focuses on public health issues, including prevention of blindness and promotion of eye health.
Emerging findings from these, and our previous research and development projects, are available in our
Research publications.