NIHR EEPRU
@nihr-eepru.bsky.social
The NIHR Policy Research Unit in Economic Methods of Evaluation of Health & Care Interventions. Collaboration between CHE (Uni of York)
and SCHARR (Uni of Sheffield)
eepru.org.uk
and SCHARR (Uni of Sheffield)
eepru.org.uk
The #NHSLongTermPlan sets out a vision for a fairer, smarter, and more sustainable NHS.
EEPRU research supports this ambition—providing evidence to inform better policy and investment decisions. 💊📈💷
Learn more about this and our other research 👉http://bit.ly/3W2KBS6
EEPRU research supports this ambition—providing evidence to inform better policy and investment decisions. 💊📈💷
Learn more about this and our other research 👉http://bit.ly/3W2KBS6
Current Projects
Current Projects
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December 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The #NHSLongTermPlan sets out a vision for a fairer, smarter, and more sustainable NHS.
EEPRU research supports this ambition—providing evidence to inform better policy and investment decisions. 💊📈💷
Learn more about this and our other research 👉http://bit.ly/3W2KBS6
EEPRU research supports this ambition—providing evidence to inform better policy and investment decisions. 💊📈💷
Learn more about this and our other research 👉http://bit.ly/3W2KBS6
How can the NHS get more value from medicines? 💊
The #NHSLongTermPlan proposes re-evaluating medicines & sequencing treatments to improve value. Our research provides a framework for dynamic reassessment of medicines & value-based prescribing👉https://tinyurl.com/ycxsmmfz
#NHS10YearPlan
The #NHSLongTermPlan proposes re-evaluating medicines & sequencing treatments to improve value. Our research provides a framework for dynamic reassessment of medicines & value-based prescribing👉https://tinyurl.com/ycxsmmfz
#NHS10YearPlan
November 26, 2025 at 9:45 AM
How can the NHS get more value from medicines? 💊
The #NHSLongTermPlan proposes re-evaluating medicines & sequencing treatments to improve value. Our research provides a framework for dynamic reassessment of medicines & value-based prescribing👉https://tinyurl.com/ycxsmmfz
#NHS10YearPlan
The #NHSLongTermPlan proposes re-evaluating medicines & sequencing treatments to improve value. Our research provides a framework for dynamic reassessment of medicines & value-based prescribing👉https://tinyurl.com/ycxsmmfz
#NHS10YearPlan
The #NHSLongTermPlan proposes shifting resources from treatment to prevention. 🔄
EEPRU research shows this is evidence-based: public health spending delivers more #QALYs per £ than @NHS treatment💡
Learn more👉 tinyurl.com/2btn7zh2
#HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan
EEPRU research shows this is evidence-based: public health spending delivers more #QALYs per £ than @NHS treatment💡
Learn more👉 tinyurl.com/2btn7zh2
#HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan
November 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The #NHSLongTermPlan proposes shifting resources from treatment to prevention. 🔄
EEPRU research shows this is evidence-based: public health spending delivers more #QALYs per £ than @NHS treatment💡
Learn more👉 tinyurl.com/2btn7zh2
#HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan
EEPRU research shows this is evidence-based: public health spending delivers more #QALYs per £ than @NHS treatment💡
Learn more👉 tinyurl.com/2btn7zh2
#HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan
The #NHSLongTermPlan aims to boost economic growth 💷 through better health.
Our research provides evidence on how NHS & Adult Social Care spending affects paid production, informing smarter health investment.📈
More 👉 tinyurl.com/ydf3bjpv
#HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan
Our research provides evidence on how NHS & Adult Social Care spending affects paid production, informing smarter health investment.📈
More 👉 tinyurl.com/ydf3bjpv
#HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan
November 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The #NHSLongTermPlan aims to boost economic growth 💷 through better health.
Our research provides evidence on how NHS & Adult Social Care spending affects paid production, informing smarter health investment.📈
More 👉 tinyurl.com/ydf3bjpv
#HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan
Our research provides evidence on how NHS & Adult Social Care spending affects paid production, informing smarter health investment.📈
More 👉 tinyurl.com/ydf3bjpv
#HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan
Smarter pricing = better outcomes
The #NHSLongTerm Plan backs innovation—but pricing matters.
Our research shows how pricing policy can be designed to reward valuable innovation, appropriately moderate expenditure & maximise long-term population health
👉https://tinyurl.com/35d8bb8v
#NHS10YearPlan
The #NHSLongTerm Plan backs innovation—but pricing matters.
Our research shows how pricing policy can be designed to reward valuable innovation, appropriately moderate expenditure & maximise long-term population health
👉https://tinyurl.com/35d8bb8v
#NHS10YearPlan
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Smarter pricing = better outcomes
The #NHSLongTerm Plan backs innovation—but pricing matters.
Our research shows how pricing policy can be designed to reward valuable innovation, appropriately moderate expenditure & maximise long-term population health
👉https://tinyurl.com/35d8bb8v
#NHS10YearPlan
The #NHSLongTerm Plan backs innovation—but pricing matters.
Our research shows how pricing policy can be designed to reward valuable innovation, appropriately moderate expenditure & maximise long-term population health
👉https://tinyurl.com/35d8bb8v
#NHS10YearPlan
#AI is central to the #NHSLongTermPlan
EEPRU research shows how #EconomicEvaluation can assess AI tools like Mirai for breast cancer screening, ensuring investments in AI deliver benefits to patients & value for money to the @NHS
Learn more👉https://tinyurl.com/4vs8rdxf
#HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan
EEPRU research shows how #EconomicEvaluation can assess AI tools like Mirai for breast cancer screening, ensuring investments in AI deliver benefits to patients & value for money to the @NHS
Learn more👉https://tinyurl.com/4vs8rdxf
#HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan
November 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
#AI is central to the #NHSLongTermPlan
EEPRU research shows how #EconomicEvaluation can assess AI tools like Mirai for breast cancer screening, ensuring investments in AI deliver benefits to patients & value for money to the @NHS
Learn more👉https://tinyurl.com/4vs8rdxf
#HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan
EEPRU research shows how #EconomicEvaluation can assess AI tools like Mirai for breast cancer screening, ensuring investments in AI deliver benefits to patients & value for money to the @NHS
Learn more👉https://tinyurl.com/4vs8rdxf
#HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan
The #NHSLongTermPlan aims to cut elective waits to <18 weeks. But reducing waiting times uniformly may worsen health inequalities.
EEPRU research finds prioritising waiting times in deprived areas could limit increases in #HealthInequality & improve health.
Learn more 👉https://tinyurl.com/37bawepj
EEPRU research finds prioritising waiting times in deprived areas could limit increases in #HealthInequality & improve health.
Learn more 👉https://tinyurl.com/37bawepj
October 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The #NHSLongTermPlan aims to cut elective waits to <18 weeks. But reducing waiting times uniformly may worsen health inequalities.
EEPRU research finds prioritising waiting times in deprived areas could limit increases in #HealthInequality & improve health.
Learn more 👉https://tinyurl.com/37bawepj
EEPRU research finds prioritising waiting times in deprived areas could limit increases in #HealthInequality & improve health.
Learn more 👉https://tinyurl.com/37bawepj
The #NHSLongTermPlan commits to narrowing health inequalities.
EEPRU research uses UK survey data to uncover how socioeconomic status and ethnicity shape health outcomes—providing evidence for smarter, fairer policy design.
Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/3pbxkpks
#HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan
EEPRU research uses UK survey data to uncover how socioeconomic status and ethnicity shape health outcomes—providing evidence for smarter, fairer policy design.
Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/3pbxkpks
#HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan
October 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The #NHSLongTermPlan commits to narrowing health inequalities.
EEPRU research uses UK survey data to uncover how socioeconomic status and ethnicity shape health outcomes—providing evidence for smarter, fairer policy design.
Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/3pbxkpks
#HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan
EEPRU research uses UK survey data to uncover how socioeconomic status and ethnicity shape health outcomes—providing evidence for smarter, fairer policy design.
Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/3pbxkpks
#HealthPolicy #NHS10YearPlan
Over the next 8 weeks, we'll be sharing a deep dive into our research connected to the NHS 10-Year Plan! 🚀
Stay tuned to see how our work aims to support and contribute to the future of healthcare. 🔬
#NHS10YearPlan #HealthcareResearch
Stay tuned to see how our work aims to support and contribute to the future of healthcare. 🔬
#NHS10YearPlan #HealthcareResearch
October 15, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Over the next 8 weeks, we'll be sharing a deep dive into our research connected to the NHS 10-Year Plan! 🚀
Stay tuned to see how our work aims to support and contribute to the future of healthcare. 🔬
#NHS10YearPlan #HealthcareResearch
Stay tuned to see how our work aims to support and contribute to the future of healthcare. 🔬
#NHS10YearPlan #HealthcareResearch
New report: What is the impact of fiscal devolution on adult social care in England? Evidence from a quasi-natural experiment
Find out more and download the report here: bit.ly/3UzRmKv
Find out more and download the report here: bit.ly/3UzRmKv
August 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
New report: What is the impact of fiscal devolution on adult social care in England? Evidence from a quasi-natural experiment
Find out more and download the report here: bit.ly/3UzRmKv
Find out more and download the report here: bit.ly/3UzRmKv
New EEPRU paper validates the EQ-HWB-25 & EQ-HWB-9 for measuring health & wellbeing. Read more here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40812749/
August 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
New EEPRU paper validates the EQ-HWB-25 & EQ-HWB-9 for measuring health & wellbeing. Read more here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40812749/
Interested in care home research?
The Prioritising Research through Engagement with older Adult Care Homes
(PREACH) study, funded by EEPRU, is pleased to share its findings.
We invite your analysts and researchers to a dedicated webinar to explore:
The Prioritising Research through Engagement with older Adult Care Homes
(PREACH) study, funded by EEPRU, is pleased to share its findings.
We invite your analysts and researchers to a dedicated webinar to explore:
July 9, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Interested in care home research?
The Prioritising Research through Engagement with older Adult Care Homes
(PREACH) study, funded by EEPRU, is pleased to share its findings.
We invite your analysts and researchers to a dedicated webinar to explore:
The Prioritising Research through Engagement with older Adult Care Homes
(PREACH) study, funded by EEPRU, is pleased to share its findings.
We invite your analysts and researchers to a dedicated webinar to explore:
New spotlights on research
* What drives health inequalities? Personal, family and neighbourhood socioeconomic status, ethnicity or other factors?
* Does publicly-funded Adult Social Care improve the wellbeing of informal and unpaid carers?
These & more:https://bit.ly/3Dk3gDe
* What drives health inequalities? Personal, family and neighbourhood socioeconomic status, ethnicity or other factors?
* Does publicly-funded Adult Social Care improve the wellbeing of informal and unpaid carers?
These & more:https://bit.ly/3Dk3gDe
May 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
New spotlights on research
* What drives health inequalities? Personal, family and neighbourhood socioeconomic status, ethnicity or other factors?
* Does publicly-funded Adult Social Care improve the wellbeing of informal and unpaid carers?
These & more:https://bit.ly/3Dk3gDe
* What drives health inequalities? Personal, family and neighbourhood socioeconomic status, ethnicity or other factors?
* Does publicly-funded Adult Social Care improve the wellbeing of informal and unpaid carers?
These & more:https://bit.ly/3Dk3gDe
The vital role of informal carers can come at a cost to their well-being. This paper looks at how an increase in Adult Social Care (ASC) expenditure in England could help ease this burden, improving carers' quality of life: bit.ly/42X2i8M
For the project page & further papers, see : bit.ly/4jyoZqC
For the project page & further papers, see : bit.ly/4jyoZqC
May 1, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The vital role of informal carers can come at a cost to their well-being. This paper looks at how an increase in Adult Social Care (ASC) expenditure in England could help ease this burden, improving carers' quality of life: bit.ly/42X2i8M
For the project page & further papers, see : bit.ly/4jyoZqC
For the project page & further papers, see : bit.ly/4jyoZqC
How much should the NHS pay for new drugs when they are used to treat more than one condition?
New research compares the alternatives of Uniform Pricing, Indication-Based Pricing (IBP) and Commercial Flexibility. Find out more here: bit.ly/3Dk3gDe
New research compares the alternatives of Uniform Pricing, Indication-Based Pricing (IBP) and Commercial Flexibility. Find out more here: bit.ly/3Dk3gDe
April 2, 2025 at 9:58 AM
How much should the NHS pay for new drugs when they are used to treat more than one condition?
New research compares the alternatives of Uniform Pricing, Indication-Based Pricing (IBP) and Commercial Flexibility. Find out more here: bit.ly/3Dk3gDe
New research compares the alternatives of Uniform Pricing, Indication-Based Pricing (IBP) and Commercial Flexibility. Find out more here: bit.ly/3Dk3gDe
Is there a gap between funding and need for Public Health Services?
This project will:
* Quantify unmet need for key PH services
* Explore real-world estimate limitations via surveys & interviews
* Deliver recommendations
This work will empower better funding decisions: bit.ly/3Dk3gDe
This project will:
* Quantify unmet need for key PH services
* Explore real-world estimate limitations via surveys & interviews
* Deliver recommendations
This work will empower better funding decisions: bit.ly/3Dk3gDe
March 26, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Is there a gap between funding and need for Public Health Services?
This project will:
* Quantify unmet need for key PH services
* Explore real-world estimate limitations via surveys & interviews
* Deliver recommendations
This work will empower better funding decisions: bit.ly/3Dk3gDe
This project will:
* Quantify unmet need for key PH services
* Explore real-world estimate limitations via surveys & interviews
* Deliver recommendations
This work will empower better funding decisions: bit.ly/3Dk3gDe
Is extending eligibility for Adult Social Care better than spending more on people who already use services?
Our study shows expanding eligibility improves quality of life for more people & is better value for money. Key findings for policy makers: bit.ly/3Dsdam3
Our study shows expanding eligibility improves quality of life for more people & is better value for money. Key findings for policy makers: bit.ly/3Dsdam3
March 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Is extending eligibility for Adult Social Care better than spending more on people who already use services?
Our study shows expanding eligibility improves quality of life for more people & is better value for money. Key findings for policy makers: bit.ly/3Dsdam3
Our study shows expanding eligibility improves quality of life for more people & is better value for money. Key findings for policy makers: bit.ly/3Dsdam3
How can we ensure cost-effectiveness analyses accurately reflect patient quality of life? We developed econometric methods to identify when and in what way EQ-5D may be limited. Methods are being tested in breast cancer, dementia, liver disease & CF. Discover our findings: bit.ly/43n6d07
March 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
How can we ensure cost-effectiveness analyses accurately reflect patient quality of life? We developed econometric methods to identify when and in what way EQ-5D may be limited. Methods are being tested in breast cancer, dementia, liver disease & CF. Discover our findings: bit.ly/43n6d07
EEPRU co-directors Mark Sculpher and Allan Wailoo join the Working Group of HEMA: the newly formed international Health Economics Methods Advisory initiative. For more information, visit: bit.ly/3EvEksG
February 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
EEPRU co-directors Mark Sculpher and Allan Wailoo join the Working Group of HEMA: the newly formed international Health Economics Methods Advisory initiative. For more information, visit: bit.ly/3EvEksG
Congratulations to EEPRU PhD student Hannah Hussain who graduated from @sheffielduni.bsky.social last week. A pleasure to supervise her work on dementia and quality of life.
January 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Congratulations to EEPRU PhD student Hannah Hussain who graduated from @sheffielduni.bsky.social last week. A pleasure to supervise her work on dementia and quality of life.
The online survey for the PREACH study is now open! Whether you are a care home professional, a family member, or someone with a general interest in care home research, we invite you to share your views. You can participate by completing the survey: bit.ly/4dWBc4P
October 23, 2024 at 8:06 AM
The online survey for the PREACH study is now open! Whether you are a care home professional, a family member, or someone with a general interest in care home research, we invite you to share your views. You can participate by completing the survey: bit.ly/4dWBc4P