We analyse new developments in health systems and connected sectors to provide guidance for health system leaders.
Topics include cross-sector mobility of the workforce in medical sciences, the impact of climate change on health and healthcare delivery, key priorities for urban health improvement and streamlining treatment for rare diseases.
We monitor evolving health policy trends, assess their implications, and translate these developments into clear, evidence-informed insights for decision making.
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In 2026, we were commissioned by the Academy of Medical Sciences to research how people working in medical sciences move between careers in academia, industry and the NHS. The findings of this research informed the work of the .
We looked at gaps and solutions and we identified strategies to make the UK the best place in the world for a medical science career, and to help the health sector turn discoveries into practice.
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Our work on the mental health impacts of climate change was led by the Climate Cares Centre. As of July 2026, it is based at the .
We have advised on and co-written policy reports on mental health for the . Browse the full suite of reports.