Health and Care

Evaluation of the FIT@80 pilot programme to lower the screening threshold for bowel cancer

RAND Europe and the University of Cambridge are evaluating the FIT@80 pilot to lower the screening threshold for bowel cancer.

The applicability of existing Union legislation to telemedicine services

ICF and RAND Europe are conducting a study examining the multifaceted dimensions of telemedicine, focusing on its legal foundation in the EU and across EU member states and EEA countries.

Estimating the global economic costs of antifungal resistance

RAND Europe is estimating the current and future cost of antifungal resistance in the global economy.

Technology enabled remote monitoring of blood pressure: Insights from the literature

This paper presents findings from a scoping review of published evidence on technology-enabled remote monitoring in blood pressure monitoring pathways.

Saoirse Moriarty, Frances Wu, Hampton Toole, Joseph Wherton, Sara E. Shaw, Sonja Marjanovic

Remote blood pressure monitoring

The DECIDE centre, a partnership between the University of Oxford and RAND Europe, are conducting an evaluation of remote monitoring of blood pressure to improve the evidence base on what works.

From research to reality: Research and innovation in the NHS as key to enabling the 10-Year Plan

Success in establishing wider transformation efforts as part of the 10-Year Health Plan depends on delivering a research-and-innovation-powered NHS. The report discusses how to achieve this.

Sonja Marjanovic, Zuzanna Marciniak-Nuqui, Hampton Toole, Stephanie Stockwell, Sarah Parkinson, Sorana Bucseneanu, Jonathan Grant, Nick Fahy

Keir Starmer Promises More 'Democratic Control' of the NHS—How Do Other European Countries Do It?

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on March 13 that the government will move to abolish NHS England in the next two years and bring its functions under the United Kingdom's health ministry, with the aim of bringing the health service “into democratic control.” What does this mean, and what difference will it make?

Nick Fahy, Hampton Toole, Tom Ling

From research to reality

RAND Europe, supported by Wellcome, explored the importance of research and innovation in and around the NHS.

The NHS 10-Year Plan Will Require Innovation: Lessons from the Frontline

As the UK government seeks ideas to set the National Health System on a path for the future, a capacity for innovation must be a top priority. Regional innovation ecosystems can support this goal.

Jessica Dawney, Tom Ling, Robert J. Romanelli

Evidence relating to technology-enabled remote monitoring for COPD patients: Findings from a scoping review of published literature

This paper summarises headline findings from a scoping review conducted as a part of a rapid evaluation of technology-enabled remote monitoring for COPD patients.

Agne Ulyte, Nikki Newhouse, Zuzanna Marciniak-Nuqui, Sara E. Shaw, Sonja Marjanovic

Strengthening local innovation-implementation ecosystems: Learnings from four innovation hubs across England

The Adopting Innovation Programme aimed to help people become better innovation adopters via four hubs. Hubs began to integrate with local systems, adding value through central coordination, disseminating information and catalysing partnerships.

Robert J. Romanelli, Jessica Dawney, Avery Adams, Saoirse Moriarty, Hoi Shan Wong, Tom Ling