CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICES

The Centre for Effective Services (CES) is an all‑island not‑for‑profit organisation dedicated to helping public‑service and social‑impact teams tackle their biggest challenges and improve delivery. By working closely with partners across ten key sectors – from Health and Social Care to Education, Justice and Family & Parenting – CES provides the research, evidence and practical support needed to turn policy into real‑world improvement.

CES’s suite of services includes evidence‑based research and evaluation, policy development, facilitation and problem‑solving, programme and change management, implementation support and customised training for public and not‑for‑profit teams. Their experts translate research into actionable policy, design and roll‑out change programmes, and deliver learning resources that build capability and drive lasting impact.

Through collaborative projects such as the HSE Adult Palliative Care implementation plan and the national policy for child safeguarding in adult mental health services, CES demonstrates a proven track record of delivering measurable outcomes and fostering innovation across the island’s public sector. Their approachable, expert‑led approach makes them a trusted partner for organisations seeking to enhance services and achieve lasting change.