What we do

We are a dedicated unit at WDP tasked with:

Developing innovation and research projects that enhance evidence within the addictions field
Improving service delivery
Improving practice across the sector.

The Innovation and Research Unit (IRU) is unlike any other research organisation or unit as we:

Have a multidisciplinary team - the IRU consists of staff from across the organisation, including Senior Management Team, Business Development, Operation Managers, Team Leaders, Recovery Practitioners and those with lived experience.
Bridge the gap - we bridge the gap between academia and service delivery, ensuring that our expertise is a key driver in the development of research, policies and guidance that dictate how services should be commissioned and delivered.
Are partners and independent researchers - we support external researchers in designing and implementing their projects as well as conducting our own in-house projects.
Develop innovations - the unit also designs and develops innovative projects and pilots, with a particular focus on digital technology