The Hospital That Pays for Itself: Fairy Tale or Future Reality?

19 July 2026

Imagine a hospital where patients recover more quickly, staff are happier and more likely to stay, and the building itself helps reduce operating costs. That…

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Proposed Tobacco Industry Levy May Raise £4.9bn and Improve Public Health Outcomes

19 June 2026

The UK could raise £4.9 billion over five years and improve public health outcomes through a proposed tobacco industry levy that would cap wholesale tobacco…

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As Healthcare Modernises, Patients Struggle to Keep Up

28 March 2026

Patients are increasingly expected to manage large parts of their care online, whether that means speaking with a doctor through a screen, arranging appointments, renewing…

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What are the financial and behavioural effects of universal, free prescription drug programmes on older adults?

15 February 2026

In 2016, Poland introduced a nationwide programme that eliminated all out-of-pocket payments for prescription medicines prescribed by healthcare professionals to individuals aged 75 and older.…

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Oxford-led analysis finds heat and cold place a 3% burden on NHS primary and secondary care costs

25 December 2025

A new University of Oxford–led study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, provides the first comprehensive evidence linking daily temperature variation to health-care use and…

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Surprising study shows top health performers aren’t the richest countries

29 November 2025

Wealth on its own does not guarantee a healthy population, according to new joint research led by the University of Surrey alongside several international collaborators.…

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Economic analysis highlights major benefits of COVID-19 vaccination, especially among seniors

26 August 2025

As the United States prepares for the rollout of an updated COVID-19 vaccine, new research underscores the economic value of continued broad vaccination. The study…

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New Study Reveals PTSD Costs UK Economy £40 Billion Annually

31 July 2025

New research conducted by the University of Birmingham has revealed that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) imposes a staggering financial burden on the UK economy, with…

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Proposals to Amend Food VAT for Promoting Healthier and More Sustainable Eating Habits

15 February 2025

A recent study spearheaded by researchers from UCL suggests that reforming Value Added Tax (VAT) rates based on health and environmental considerations could significantly encourage…

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Study Reveals Cost-of-Living Crisis Affects Health Among Black Communities

6 December 2024

A pioneering study has unveiled the profound effects of the cost-of-living crisis on both discrimination and health outcomes within the Black community in the UK,…

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