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Social welfare legal problems and the advice sector: research and evaluation

Reports looking at how people experiencing social welfare legal problems engage with the advice sector.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Published: 26 May 2026

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has undertaken a series of research and evaluation projects to strengthen its understanding of how people engage with the advice sector, and the impact of legal support. 

This work brings together 9 reports (including 2 summaries) across 5 key projects, providing evidence on different forms of legal support, with a particular focus on free legal support, information and guidance for individuals, including those not eligible for legal aid.

Documents

• MOJ’s work on integrated advice hubs
  • 26 May 2026
  • Research and analysis
• Evidence on the effectiveness of legal support: literature review
  • 26 May 2026
  • Research and analysis
• Improving outcomes through legal support grant: interim evaluation report
  • 26 May 2026
  • Research and analysis
• Understanding local authority advice services: funding, provision and outcomes measurement
  • 26 May 2026
  • Research and analysis

Published 26 May 2026