Stakeholder survey

We asked organisations and individuals working in this field to tell us about your experiences, challenges, and priorities. We wanted your views on what’s working, where support is needed, and where we should focus our attention going forward.

You told us that many of you face similar obstacles—such as limited resources, regulatory complexity, and a need for clearer coordination across different stakeholders. You asked for more targeted support, better data sharing, enhanced communication of policy changes, and stronger collaboration among partners. You also expressed a desire for regular updates on how stakeholder input is being used and for more opportunities to influence decision-making directly.

In response to your feedback, we are committing to the following actions:

• Targeted support & resources: We will design interventions aimed at your most-frequently cited challenges—such as pilot funding schemes, guidance toolkits, or capacity-building workshops.

• Data & transparency: We’ll improve data-sharing mechanisms (where confidentiality allows) and publish summaries of evidence gathered, so you can see the common trends and insights.

• Policy communication & coordination: We will establish clearer channels for announcing policy updates and changes, and work to strengthen cross-sector and cross-partner coordination.

• Ongoing engagement & accountability: We will publish regular reports on how your responses have been used in decisions or plans. We will also plan further engagement events or co-design opportunities so that stakeholders continue to have direct influence.

Thank you to everyone who took part. Your expertise is vital in making sure our next steps are practical, useful, and responsive to the real issues on the ground.