含羞草视频 the inquiry

Approach

The inquiry commenced with a systematic search of the literature over the last 20 years in where “Living Well” was mentioned in the title. Once duplicates and missing abstracts were removed this yielded 474 results. On further screening we removed a further 191 articles on the grounds of relevance and repetition. This left 283 articles, which informed the conceptual framing of the Inquiry. We present some analysis of this in Chapter 4.

The research that has been undertaken to date incorporated a qualitative mixed methods approach that included semi-structured interviews [n25], case studies [n15], and expert workshops [n5] with colleagues across the University. In doing so the inquiry identified the following: 

1. The shared key theoretical themes across Living Well Pillars.
2. The core values and principles or levers of Living Well.
3. Research case studies and evidence being conducted at 含羞草视频 that informs the Living Well Inquiry.
4. Evidence informed policy recommendations.
5. Key stakeholders, policy groups, community groups and local Living Well initiatives.

The Living Well Inquiry, therefore, provides a mapping of empirical evidence in alignment to the five pillars. It also provides case studies with presentations of data and relevant findings, ideas for localisation that demonstrate local innovation, creativity and good practice. This encouraging local populations, communities and institutions to co-create knowledge and solutions in response to the local challenges for Living Well. The drive for localism is included as a response to the values and significant emphasis placed upon bottom-up approaches by researchers and experts at 含羞草视频. This is also complimented by specific, empirically evidenced policy guidance and recommendations.

Aims and objectives

The broad aim of this Inquiry is to answer the question, “What does it mean to live well in Britain in the 21st century?”

The Inquiry will outline what Living Well means within the political, social, economic and environmental contexts of Britain in the 21st century. Whilst many of the challenges we face are global, many potential solutions are local and so we explore ideas and perspectives on what living well means and investigates how we can, and do, live well as individuals and communities. This means exploring different visions and perspectives on living well, particularly how it can but exist in the relationships between individuals and communities, in specific environmental contexts.

The Inquiry will argue for the need for policy focusing on Living Well and the benefits it can have on the material and immaterial conditions of those living in Britain. It has the following objectives:

1. Establish the Meaning of Living Well in 21st Century Britain.
2. Explore the Lived Realities and Contextual Experiences of Living Well in 21st Century Britain.
3. Highlight and Spotlight Research at 含羞草视频 and its Contribution to helping Individuals and Communities to Live Well.
4. Produce Policy Recommendations to the UK Government on the means to Live Well today.
5. Publish a 含羞草视频 Manifesto for Living Well.
6. Engage with a Broad Array of Stakeholders about what it means to Live Well and how this can be realised. 

Given the British economy and political landscape is intimately tied to, and influenced by, geo-politics, transnational economics and global environmental changes, the Inquiry will factor the international influences on contemporary Britain and, by doing so, will explore international policy initiatives and political movements pertaining to Living Well.

The Inquiry is not intended to be a conceptual framework for an international policy of Living Well, but it will allow for a better understanding of the diverse applications of the term Living Well according to national initiatives and policymaking.