It is always better to plan policy impact into your research from the start. (STATS on policy impact) If you have research that you want to share to inform policy then you can be proactive as well as responding to opportunities. You may want to request an advice session from policy@lancaster.ac.uk for ideas about where to start with this or help with finding who the right person is to contact.

The following Engagement Plan can help you think about areas such as which Government department is relevant to your research and which parliamentary select committee you may want to contact.