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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
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
November 26, 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
November 19, 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
November 12, 2025 at 9:45 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
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 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
November 5, 2025 at 10:05 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
October 22, 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
October 15, 2025 at 8:30 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
October 15, 2025 at 8:06 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
August 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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
For more info/joining details email d.l.davis@sheffield.ac.uk
July 9, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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
May 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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
May 1, 2025 at 9:28 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
April 2, 2025 at 9:58 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
March 26, 2025 at 9:43 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
March 19, 2025 at 9:39 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
March 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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
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
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