Research and analysis

Understanding local authority advice services: funding, provision and outcomes measurement

This research, conducted by external researchers, examines how local authorities in England and Wales fund, deliver, and assess free advice services.

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

Documents

Understanding the funding, provision and outcomes measurement of free advice services provided by local authorities in England and Wales

Ref: ISBN 978 1 911763 19 2

PDF, 2.89 MB, 39 pages

Details

The review sets out findings from a survey of 339 local authorities, including information on how services are commissioned, how performance is monitored, and how outcomes are measured.

Published 26 May 2026