ScotCen Insights 2026
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ScotCen Insights 2026
ScotCen Insights combines recent qualitative and quantitative research on health, poverty, education, crime and trust in government.
Parents’ experiences of early learning and childcare (ELC)
This mixed method research sought to understand parents’ views and experiences of funded early learning and childcare (ELC) in Scotland.
Parent and child outcomes before and after the expansion of funded ELC in Scotland
A comparison of outcomes for families receiving up to 600 hours of funded ELC in 2018/19 with those for families receiving up to 1140 hours in 2023/24
Implementation and process evaluation (IPE) of the Turnaround programme
An independent implementation and process evaluation to assess the programme’s effectiveness to date, and key lessons for the future.
British Social Attitudes 43
This report is an initial early release and examination of some of the key findings of the most recent survey conducted in September and October 2025.
Intersectional vulnerabilities and climate-related health risks among informal outdoor workers in urban Vietnam
This working paper presents the findings from a survey of informal outdoor workers in Vietnam.
Exploring the relationship between gambling behaviour, suicidality, and treatment and support
This report explores the relationship between gambling behaviour and suicidal thoughts and attempts.
Unmet Needs, Unplanned Admissions
This report examines how social care needs relate to emergency hospital admissions among people aged 65 and over in England.
Demographic Divides: What drives attitudes in the UK and US?
In this research, we compare the key drivers of attitudes in the United Kingdom with the United States
Is there a religious revival in Britain?
This briefing paper explores religious attitudes in Britain drawing on British Social Attitudes data.