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.
Emergency readmissions
IndicatorWas the NHS overwhelmed last winter?
ReportWhat is Scotland’s new National Care Service?
ExplainerChart of the week: Hormone replacement therapy prescriptions rise 42% in one year
Chart of the weekFair cost of care: what is it and will it fix the problems in the social care provider market?
ExplainerHow do waiting times for NHS planned care vary across England?
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