Insight Horizon
Better evidence. Better decisions.
Independent research, evaluation and behavioural science consultancy.
Insight Horizon works with charities, public-sector organisations, universities and businesses to understand challenges, evaluate programmes and improve services.We combine rigorous research with practical thinking. Our aim is to produce evidence that is useful, accessible and relevant to the people it is intended to benefit.
What we do
Research, evaluation and behavioural science
We work with organisations to answer important questions, understand what works and improve services and programmes.
Research and evidence synthesis
Qualitative and quantitative research, surveys, interviews, focus groups, and systematic and rapid evidence reviews.
Programme and service evaluation
Independent evaluations that explore implementation, outcomes and impact, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Behavioural science
Understanding the barriers and enablers to behaviour change, and applying evidence to develop practical solutions.
Intervention and service development
Designing, refining and testing interventions, tools and services using evidence and user perspectives.
Our work
Our work
Our consultants have experience in research, evaluation and behavioural science across healthcare, public health, education and environmental programmes.
Here are some examples of projects we have led or contributed to, including work undertaken through previous organisations.
Natural England — LIFE ReMEDIES
Evaluation research
Contributed to the development of a survey for the evaluation of LIFE ReMEDIES, a programme focused on marine habitat restoration.
The work supported the collection of evidence to inform programme evaluation.
CALL Scotland — Core WordKit
Independent evaluation
Evaluated Core WordKit, a resource designed to support communication. The evaluation involved stakeholder interviews and explored experiences of using the resource, its strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Findings informed practical recommendations for its future development.
Academy of Medical Sciences — Springboard and Starter Grants
Programme evaluation and equality, diversity and inclusion
Understanding the barriers and enablers to behaviour change, and applying evidence to develop practical solutions.
Intervention and service development
Designing, refining and testing interventions, tools and services using evidence and user perspectives.
About Insight Horizon
About Insight Horizon
Insight Horizon is an independent research, evaluation and behavioural science consultancy founded by Dr Dorothy Szinay.We work with charities, public-sector organisations, universities and businesses to answer important questions, understand what works and develop evidence-informed solutions.We believe good research should be rigorous, practical and accessible. Our work is grounded in equality, equity and inclusion, with particular attention to understanding inequalities, addressing barriers and considering different perspectives.We take a collaborative approach, working closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver findings they can use.
Dr Dorothy Szinay
Founder & Lead Consultant
Health psychologist, researcher and behavioural scientist with expertise in evaluation, evidence synthesis and intervention development.
Dr Kathryn Buchanan
Associate Senior Consultant
Experienced researcher specialising in qualitative and quantitative methods, evaluation and equality, diversity and inclusion.
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