Research and commentary
Research and expert commentary on the UK's health system is our core activity and has been since we were founded more than 80 years ago. We undertake major projects on key areas of health and social care building upon our established areas of expertise. We also provide shorter-form analysis and expert commentary on the most vital health and social care policy issues of the day.
Improving productive efficiency in hospitals: findings from a review of the international evidence
Journal articleThe ‘wicked’ problem of access: is the telephone a solution?
Blog postA good idea? Wait and see
Blog postImproving cancer diagnosis: is there a better way than naming and shaming?
Blog postComparing primary and secondary health-care use between diagnostic routes before a colorectal cancer diagnosis: Cohort study using linked data
Journal articleWhy are people waiting longer in A&E?
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