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.
Placed at a premium? The use of recruitment and retention pay supplements to address staffing shortfalls
ReportGP numbers: NHS staffing tracker
ResourceChart of the week: The over-representation of Black people as restricted patients in secure hospitals
Chart of the weekSupport at the end of life: The role of hospice services across the UK
ReportEnd of life care explained: what is it, how is it provided, and what are the challenges?
ExplainerChart of the week: Where are NHS nurses recruited from?
Chart of the week