Lemos&Crane's long track of outstanding research in difficult areas of social policy
deals particularly with vulnerable and disadvantaged people, covering such issues as
homelessness, mental health, prisoners and ex-offenders, young people at risk, literacy,
community conflict, and racial harassment. Lemos&Crane works collaboratively with
practitioners to understand service users' needs and aspirations first-hand, and to
identify and describe practical approaches and responses from a range of different
agencies within an overarching framework. Our research outputs are qualitative,
insightful, practical and include cases studies, toolkits, templates and checklists. Our
dissemination campaigns reach 1,000s of practitioners and motivate change and fresh
thinking:
"I have always found your work inspiring and thought provoking." Janet Mitchell,
Commissioning Officer, Adult Social Services & Housing, London Borough of Sutton
"The toolkit at the end is especially helpful and practical." Sally Byers,
Occupational Therapist, South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
"Dreams Deferred was the inspiration for so much of the work that we do within
the drop-in centre and behind the scenes. Re-reading the report recently blew me
away!" Lisa Lewis, Chief Executive, Doorway
"An excellent document. Very informative and useful." Sue Bance, Head of
Learning and Skills, HMP Ranby
"This immensely readable book never fails to challenge and stimulate." Jeremy
Swain, Chief Executive, Thames Reach
"Very useful document - it is helpful to have a few myths 'debunked'. I found
the quotes from individual service users particularly interesting.” Mary Moeser,
Arrears Assistant, Suffolk Housing Society