Policy in Practice
Rachael Walker currently works as the Policy and Research Director at Policy in Practice, where Rachael focuses on maximizing incomes and simplifying the benefits system for low-income households. Prior to this, Rachael was a Principal Consultant at Trueman Change, helping organizations navigate change in a compassionate and collaborative manner. With a background in local government and a deep passion for public sector transformation, Rachael has held various roles such as Customer Contact Manager at Hyndburn Borough Council and Information Centre Manager at British Council. Rachael holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of York and has extensive experience in policy development and innovation within the public sector.
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Policy in Practice
Policy in Practice’s mission is to reduce poverty. We believe the welfare system can work more effectively, and help people toward greater independence, if it is simple for people and organisations to understand. Our software helps people on low incomes to understand how changes in welfare policy affects them, so that they can make better decisions and lead more fulfilling lives. Our engine models how the policies of four government departments affect thousand of individual households on low incomes. We use a scientific approach to data visualisation that can drill down to individual households and help people to take control.