Hear it from the team – what is innovation?
In this video, Lucy Hawkins (Senior Consultant) describes our understanding of the term ‘innovation’ and the conditions that allow it to flourish.
Tools & Templates: Five Whys
Keep asking ‘why’ to peel back the layers of your problem, until you identify a potential root cause.
Do you like to integrate horizontally or vertically? NHS positions examined
Our latest research paper explores the impact of the different options for integration implemented as a result of the Transforming Community Services policy in 2010. This accompanying commentary reflects on potential implications for the current policy drive towards Integrated Care Systems.
What works for primary care led integration?
We recently shared highlights from our realist synthesis on primary care-led integrated models, at the Health Policy and Planning Network workshop. Take a look at our presentation for a flavour of our findings ahead of publication later in the summer.
Scenario planning – an antidote to the false certainties of forecasts and grand plans
The resurgence of uncertainty
Scenario planning – an antidote to the false certainties of forecasts and grand plans
The resurgence of uncertainty
Want to have better access to general practice appointments?
Here’s how we can support practice staff to improve access.
Logic Models for Complex Programmes
Logic models have become a standard tool for planning and evaluation.
HSJ Article - Why are A&Es feeling the strain?
Article published by HSJ on 3rd November 2017.
Artificial Intelligence and the NHS
This is a note of an interview with Matt Fenech of Future Advocacy
Stage 2 Clinical Assurance Evidence Framework
Service change assurance exists to give confidence to the NHS and public that proposals are well thought through, have taken on board a wide range
Commissioning Healthcare Analysis for Complex Problems
This document is a guide to commissioning healthcare analysis for complex problem which has been developed by the Strategy Unit.
Tools & templates: Using logic models in evaluation
Logic models are increasingly being used to support the design and evaluation of complex change in the NHS. This briefing provides a brief introduction to logic models and how they can be used to support evaluation of change.
A fairer funding future for general practice: lessons from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB
Our evaluation of the Health Equity Payment (HEP) scheme in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland highlights how flexible, needs-based GP funding can support more equitable care.