Research, evaluation and surveys for healthcare, higher education and the care sector
De Staic Research provides freelance research consultancy, independent evaluation and surveys for organisations across healthcare, higher education, the care sector and the wider public, private and voluntary sectors. Based in London and working with clients internationally, we turn research questions into clear findings and practical recommendations.
Our work draws on more than 25 years of applied research experience, combining quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods approaches. We also offer tailored research training and one-to-one SPSS and NVivo tuition for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers and professionals.
Discuss a research or evaluation project · Enquire about SPSS or NVivo tuition
Research consultancy and evaluation
We can support a complete project or a specific stage: clarifying research questions, designing an evaluation, developing questionnaires, conducting interviews and focus groups, analysing data and reporting findings. Our evaluations explore how services are delivered, who they reach, participants’ experiences and the outcomes they achieve.
Areas of particular interest include healthcare and neighbourhood health services, prevention and health inequalities; higher education programmes and student experience; and care sector services and workforce wellbeing. We work with clients to develop proportionate, practical approaches that recognise the strengths and limitations of the available evidence.
Explore research project design and delivery or get support with an existing research project.
Staff satisfaction, wellbeing and EDI surveys
We have extensive experience of designing, delivering and analysing surveys in health, education and workplace settings. Our staff satisfaction and wellbeing research helps organisations understand employee experience, identify priorities and track change. Surveys can be complemented by interviews or focus groups to explore the reasons behind the findings.
Our equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) research examines experiences of fairness, belonging and opportunity among staff, students and service users. We support organisations seeking evidence to inform their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) priorities and practical action.
Staff satisfaction and wellbeing surveys · EDI surveys and consultancy
One-to-one SPSS and NVivo tuition
Individual tuition is available online or face to face for undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students, as well as researchers and professionals. Sessions are tailored to your experience, research questions and learning needs.
SPSS tuition: support with preparing data, descriptive statistics, choosing appropriate statistical tests, interpreting output and reporting results.
NVivo tuition: support with organising qualitative data, coding interviews and other materials, exploring patterns and using the software to support your analysis.
We also offer tuition in research design, questionnaire development, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and evaluation. Where appropriate, sessions can use your own research materials to help you understand and carry out your own work.
One-to-one SPSS tuition online and in London · One-to-one NVivo tuition online and in London · Research training for individuals and teams
Training and AI in research and evaluation
Tailored training sessions are available for teams and organisations in research methods, surveys, evaluation, SPSS and NVivo. Our AI in research and evaluation training and consultancy explores practical applications alongside checking accuracy, protecting confidentiality and recognising bias and limitations.
Talk to us about your project
Whether you need an independent evaluation, a staff survey, help with data analysis or individual tuition, contact De Staic Research to discuss your needs without obligation. You can also see examples of organisations we have worked with.
