By drawing on our strong economic foundations and methodologies, we aim to strengthen health and social care through economic research focused on helping decision makers make better informed, long-term policy decisions. By exploring how resources are allocated and understanding the trade-offs involved, we aim to provide robust, high-quality evidence to support a stable health and care system which meets the needs of everyone.
We see a need to go beyond current approaches and challenge the conventions of economic research through multidisciplinary discovery and by taking a longer-term view. Our collaborative approach, rooted in trusted relationships and shared learning among diverse stakeholders, ensures that our research will be policy-driven and aligns with the needs of the sector.
Pathfinder Portfolio
At the end of Phase 1, the Unit will produce a Pathfinder Portfolio – a series of documents which present and examine opportunities for research that have the potential to drive impact in how decisions are made in health and social care.
The purpose of the pathfinders is to help structure our research plan in Phase 2, presenting a summary of questions, knowledge and literature gaps, opportunities and challenges within broad thematic areas and topics developed in collaboration with health and care leaders, policy makers and diverse perspectives, including those of the public.
Below is a list of the pathfinder topics we are currently working on. If you would like to know more about them, or have your say in developing them, then please get in touch!
