Social research at Traverse is focussed on discovering practical, tangible insight and learning. In particular, we specialise in Qualitative Research, ie research which focusses on human elements that go beyond numeric analysis.
We design, deliver and interpret bespoke, mixed-method, innovative research to make sense of complex issues.
We use techniques ranging from rapid evidence reviews, calls for evidence, surveys, interviews and focus groups to ethnographic methods, peer led research and co-production workshops. We work to quickly scope what’s already known so we can focus on discovering the new and interesting.
Our work is underpinned by a commitment to ensuring that taking part in research is an empowering experience. The use of analytical frameworks (themselves often co-produced) help us test hypotheses, explore research questions and identify the tangible insights and learning which take our research outputs from descriptive, to applied.
We work from the outset to develop recommendations that have buy-in from the right people to make them happen. Working with filmmakers, animators and designers we help you to communicate your research findings in a clear and compelling way.
We have research specialists from a wide range of backgrounds. The areas we work in are also varied:
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Traverse, previously known as Office for Public Management (OPM) was commissioned by the MND Association in 2014 to research and identify different models of care for people with MND to be used to develop a clear vision for planning, commissioning...
Traverse volunteered to contribute to this research which was unveiled in a new London-based exhibition in September 2017 called 'No Turning Back'.
Vision rehabilitation services are crucial to ensuring blind and partially sighted people remain as independent as possible. Now, new independent research commissioned by RNIB, with support from the Department of Health, has identified that the cost...
