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.
Cause for alarm: what can safeguarding data tell us about the challenges facing health and care services?
ExplainerIndependent prescribing in the UK: Workforce ambitions and implementation challenges
ReportGlimmers of light but no new dawn in public satisfaction with the NHS
Blog postPublic satisfaction with the NHS and social care in 2025: Results from the British Social Attitudes survey
ReportReview of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board’s 2025/26 savings plans
ReportIs England making progress to improve maternity care?
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