Projects

Here you can explore the work we do to improve wellbeing. From research and building evidence to implementing methods in the real world, find out more about our projects below.



October 2022
Maximising local area wellbeing

With tailored support for local authorities
October 2022
Social capital: Evidence review and synthesis

Examining interventions that sought to improve community cohesion, social support networks and neighbourhood belonging.
July 2022
Exploring body image and wellbeing among female Instagram users

An analysis of the relationships between body image and wellbeing indicators, and initial exploration of the impact of body image Instagram messages on life satisfaction.
July 2022
Accelerating wellbeing data analysis

Our wellbeing data usage library shares free-to-use code making data more accessible and easy to use.
June 2022
Board-level and governance wellbeing roles

Understanding how board-level wellbeing champions and wellbeing assurance roles are being delivered in practice.
May 2022
Supporting student mental health

Resources and knowledge to help universities and colleges provide support for students.
May 2022
Places, spaces and social connections review update

Adding evidence from the past five years to further build the social infrastructure and wellbeing evidence base.
April 2022
Time use and wellbeing

Exploring instantaneous enjoyment through time diaries
March 2022
Loneliness across the life course

Changes to social isolation and wellbeing over time and between generations
March 2022
Green Book training: Wellbeing guidance

Training content and session for economists on the HMT Green Book Supplementary Guidance on Wellbeing.
February 2022
Business Leaders’ Council

An event series for businesses and employers highlighting issues around workplace wellbeing
January 2022
Loneliness and wellbeing in young people

Building our understanding of who and how young people are affected