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.
The history of the NHS – online book
ResourceJoining the dots: connecting what matters to staff and patients
Blog postChart of the week: Covid-19 death rate higher for men in public-facing or construction jobs than 'professional' roles
Chart of the weekResponding to Covid-19: the complexities of the social care provider market
Blog postChart of the week: Covid-19 kills people in the most deprived areas at double the rate of those in the most affluent
Chart of the weekDeaths in care homes: what do the numbers tell us?
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