“I was impressed by the professionalism and ease of working with Elliot.

In particular, because he works day in, day out so intimately with consumers, I felt he really grounded the work from the consumer perspective – both at the design and the analysis stage. His voice was fresh, different, constructive, warm and ‘real’.

The case studies were a valuable component of the final work. They provided a context and immediacy that brought some of the deeper understandings in the report to life for our stakeholders. It made it clear this was a genuine piece of research with real messages for public policy and professional ethics (and not just some piece of fancy-wrapped piece of lobbying). And it got people thinking more widely about choices at retirement than just the mechanics of annuities and pricing.

I’ve certainly used the overall work since then on a number of occasions – not least on shaping the Government guidance that begat their public PensionsWise service.

I’d happily recommend him!”

“We were very pleased with the results.

The time Elliot invested getting to know and listen to some of the disabled and older people in Essex really paid off. We were able to see and hear directly the reality of people’s lives, and share the resulting in-depth insights with staff at all levels in the council.

Grounded in solid research, it was a powerful approach that helped create a strong case for making things better than we ever could have done alone.”

“Elliot’s fantastic to work with – quickly getting to the heart of the brief and coming up with lots of great, creative ideas.

The video case studies he produced were really engaging and attractive, and his insights made a real contribution to our overall research findings.

I wouldn’t hesitate to commission Elliot again and to recommend him to others.”

“Elliot was very flexible in meeting our needs, which weren’t altogether straightforward and did change over time!

He listened to our requirements and asked us a lot of good questions to help us think it through. We, and our exchange participants, liked and trusted Elliot, and he responded to our feedback very quickly and flexibly throughout.

The final product was excellent, and used at events, such as the International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC) conference, and as a member resource on our website.

I’d recommend Elliot to others to give an honest, in-depth look at work being undertaken. He asks good questions, and gives a polished final product.

He has a wealth of experience, really listens to the client, and provides excellent results which meet client needs.”

“Elliot’s work generated new insights into the multi-faceted and compound nature of rural exclusion. He always wants to understand the wider context of a project, so that his work complements and enhances it, rather than being just an add-on.

Elliot brings a very professional approach and cares greatly about the integrity of the work. His ability to grasp complex topics, distil what’s needed to be communicated, and present it in a creative and accessible way is impressive.

Elliot’s also great at meeting crazy deadlines.”

“Working in improvement within the NHS, I had been used to video case studies, but our work with Elliot took this to a whole new, much deeper and richer level.

Elliot’s deep skill in the field of video-ethnography, balanced with his naturally empathic and open nature, helped us to capture some incredibly personal insights into the everyday reality of people’s lives when living with chronic kidney failure. But more, beyond simple insight, his work helped provide a powerful evidence base that helped us engage with and work alongside patients and clinicians in a more open and dialogic way.

Elliot’s clear passion for his work shone through; both in the time that he was prepared to invest in really understanding what we were seeking to achieve and, most importantly, in the time that he invested in really getting to know the people who he would ultimately be capturing on film. Professional throughout, he was a joy and a delight to work with.”

“Elliot was a joy to work with.

What I appreciate is that he invested time up front to really understand the brief and the wider context of our project. This meant that during the filming, analysis and editing he could drive the process forward and take initiative.

At the same time Elliot is always collaborative, giving us lots of opportunities to provide input and help shape the final project.

Elliot has fantastic people skills and is adept at putting participants at ease and getting the best from them. His focus is always on the needs of the end users, and he shows a real commitment to delivering clear, impactful and thoughtful output, with a highly professional finish. I can confidently recommend him.”

“Elliot’s work surfaced really useful insights, which helped form the basis of how the family intervention team then designed their service.

The families themselves responded well to him, allowing Elliot into their home and being candid about the issues they faced, giving a real glance into their daily lives.

Elliot was key in helping us understand how families generally view the interventions available to them, which both challenged and complemented our other research methods.”

“Elliot’s sensitive approach to understanding the actual person, rather than just another consumer, brought the findings to life in a way that a written report can never do.

Rather than just reading about generic consumer attitudes, my policy colleagues were exposed to real views from real people.

The case studies were shared more widely with industry participants at workshops to demonstrate the impact of the scheme and the difference it can make to consumers’ lives.”

“Elliot’s great to work with. He’s extremely professional and really takes the time to listen and understand our needs, balancing that effectively with providing expert advice.

We’ve had great feedback from all the participants, who say that Elliot asked extremely insightful questions and helped them to feel at ease in front of the camera.

The quality of the case studies has been consistently high, and they are now regularly being used to help people to understand personal health budgets and the results of more personalised care.

I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending him.”

“Elliot was responsive to deal with, and able to build honest, trusting relationships with a range of people, providing a safe place for them to share their views and experiences.

The work helped us to get under the skin of the issue and informed a successful national pilot that we carried out in Lewisham.”