A&E waiting times are longer – but that’s not all bad news

The country’s major accident and emergency (A&E) departments are struggling more than ever before to see patients within the government target of four hours – but that is not all bad news.

Good data and analysis amplifies trust and understanding

Analysis on A&E waiting times makes an important contribution to discussions on current pressures in emergency care.

"Shining a light on mental health provision" (Mental Health Report)

Our analysis of the physical health of people who use mental health services is helping to identify strategic priorities and opportunities for improvement in health systems across the country.

"A more informed narrative and evidence" to help drive priorities (Mental Health Report)

Superintendent Sean Williams comments on our analysis packs making the case to integrate mental and physical health care.

"This report is vitally important to us and a powerful call to action" - Mental Health Report

"I have quoted the headlines from this remarkable report at two board meetings over the last two days and the response has been ident

Making the Case for integrating mental and physical health care

The Strategy Unit was commissioned by NHS England to provide tailored reports to each of the Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships in England.

"Exactly the kind of support that can make effective clinical strategic leadership possible"

Read what Professor Adrian Williams had to say about The Strategy Unit’s ability to quickly and intelligently grasp what he was trying to do.

Can a new model of integrated care improve resilience?

The Strategy Unit has recently completed a £116,000 research project that will inform the development of new care models central to the NHS Fi

Innovation In Dudley: The Enabling Practice To Improve And Change Programme (Epic)

The Strategy Unit has been working with GP practices in Dudley for the last three years to support service improvement in Primary Care.

"I commend it enthusiastically to colleagues as a catalyst for much needed change.” (Mental Health Report)

"An integral component of our models for local, place-based care." (Mental Health Report)

Their advice, expertise and approach has been invaluable

“If I was asked to choose leads for future strategic analysis my preference would always be to ask for this team to be involved.

"The Strategy Unit do ground breaking work to the highest quality"

"The Strategy Unit do ground breaking work of the highest quality.

Completing the Clinical Assurance Process quickly and thoroughly - Clinical Assurance Evidence Framework published

The Five Year Forward View set out an ambitious vision for the future of the NHS, which aims to deliver improved health, patient care and efficiency.

"Inspiring in their commitment, dedication to evidence and use of innovative analysis as a way to improve health and care"

The Strategy Unit are inspiring in their commitment, dedication to evidence and use of innovative analysis as a way to improve health

"One of the key records in the story of Endoscopy in Britain"

"I thought this a very thorough and credible piece of work and it will become one of the key records in the story of Endoscopy in Bri