Commissioned research
and monitoring

We turn published Prevention of Future Deaths evidence into verified analysis, briefings and continuing monitoring for organisations working to improve policy and practice.

Independent, source-linked and clear about limitations.

Some ways we can help

These are common starting points, not fixed packages. We can combine or tailor them around the question you need to answer.

Evidence Review

A verified answer to one bounded question, using an evidence scope tailored to what you need to understand.

  • Evidence scope
  • Source-linked briefing
  • Findings walkthrough
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Analysis-ready dataset

A documented, human-reviewed dataset built around a defined research question, ready for your own analysis.

  • Defined inclusion criteria
  • Structured data extract
  • Methods and limitations note
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Monitoring and Briefings

Continuing monitoring of a defined issue or group of organisations, with analyst-reviewed updates.

  • Baseline review
  • Verified updates
  • Analyst briefings
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Live evidence dashboard

A live, source-linked dashboard focused on the organisations, issues or topics you care about.

  • Defined areas of interest
  • Interactive evidence view
  • Analyst-reviewed updates
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From a question to a useful evidence product

  1. 1Define the question

    Identify what you need to know and why.

  2. 2Agree the scope

    Set boundaries, sources and inclusion criteria.

  3. 3Verify the evidence

    Gather, check and extract the source material.

  4. 4Analyse what it shows

    Interpret findings and highlight implications.

  5. 5Deliver and brief

    Provide clear outputs and a findings walkthrough.

Choose what matters to your work

The evidence stays the same. The useful output depends on what you need to do with it.

Build an evidence case that others can inspect and trust

Find recurring patterns, identify the strongest source material and turn dispersed reports into clear evidence for policy engagement.

  • Find the strongest evidenceLocate the reports and responses most relevant to your question.
  • Create an accessible briefingTurn complex material into clear, source-linked findings.
  • Keep watch as new reports appearMonitor material new reports and responses.
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Build a citable, reproducible evidence base

Define a transparent research scope with documented inclusion criteria, human verification and source-level traceability.

  • Verified inclusion and exclusionsApply and document criteria consistently.
  • Stable structured dataReceive clean data ready for analysis.
  • Methods and limitationsMake the research boundary explicit and reusable.
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Maintain a clear view of the evidence

Track a defined policy question, issue portfolio or group of recipients through verified updates and concise analyst briefings.

  • Establish the baselineSummarise the current position and key sources.
  • Monitor material changesTrack reports and responses that affect your question.
  • Brief decision makersDeliver concise, source-linked updates for governance teams.
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What every commission includes

Source-linked records

Every finding links to the published report, response or record.

Human verification

Analysts read and verify sources; key points are checked.

Explicit scope and limitations

We define what is covered, what is not, and why.

Correction and revision route

We welcome errors and update records when needed.

You define the question. Our findings remain independent and bounded by what the published evidence supports.

Tell us what you need to understand

A first conversation is for scoping, not a commitment. We will help you decide whether a commission is the right fit.

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