Close-Up Research is an ethnographic research and insight-led storytelling practice. We specialise in lived experience – spending time with people in their everyday environments to make sense of how they think, feel and behave. Our insights and films help organisations design, evaluate and communicate better policies, products and services.
For over 20 years, our research has spanned the public, private and third sectors across key areas including: Young People | Older People | Health & Wellbeing | Community & Place | Energy & Environment | Tech & Product Innovation | Employment & Financial Wellbeing.
Alongside core ethnography, we also offer: diary studies, vox pops, public dialogue filming, podcasts, photography, animation, co-design workshops, training and consultancy.
Below are some examples of our work involving older people.
How do older people help each other out within their communities? / Centre for Ageing Better
This is a 1-minute ‘teaser’ compilation snapshot, based on four ethnographic case studies exploring ‘community contributions’ across England. You can see the full length individual case study videos here.
What’s it like to live in ‘non-decent’ housing? / Centre for Ageing Better
We conducted four ethnographic case studies, exploring the experiences of people over 55 who had been living in ‘non-decent’ homes. You can read the full report with accompanying data reference, here.
What were the impacts of projects aimed at engaging and supporting older volunteers? / Centre for Ageing Better
How can disabled older workers be better supported? Centre for Ageing Better
What would a fairer world look like as we get older? Centre for Ageing Better
What matters when it comes to getting older? Centre for Ageing Better
What’s it like growing older in Lincolnshire, and how can the council help? / Centre for Ageing Better
How do community groups support healthy ageing? / Centre for Ageing Better
What does ageism in newspapers look like? / Centre for Ageing Better
What does ageism in the workplace look like? / Centre for Ageing Better
What’s the value of an ‘Age-friendly Network’? / Centre for Ageing Better
How does having a long-term condition affect how people work? / Centre for Ageing Better
We produced four thematic films with seven participants. This is the summary video. You can see it in place along with the full report here.