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What the evidence tells us: research insights for reform in egg and sperm donation

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The regulation of egg and sperm donation for reproductive purposes in the UK is covered by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 and subsequent amendments. It has long been regarded as a model of thoughtful, ethically grounded regulation. However, the landscape in which gamete donation operates is changing rapidly. New technologies, shifting social norms […]

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The hidden health bill of welfare reform: Universal Credit and mental health in England

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First introduced in 2013, and rolled out in phases across England, Universal Credit (UC) now supports nearly one-in-five working age people. With welfare spending reform once again high on the policy agenda, what lessons can be learned from the rollout of UC? Here, Dr Silas Amo-Agyei, Dr Luke Munford, and Professor Matt Sutton present new […]

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To each according to need: time to update how general practice payments are distributed in England

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After years of criticism that the current distribution of primary care funding is not meeting the needs of deprived areas, the government’s 10 Year Health Plan has committed to reviewing how money is distributed. Here, Dr Laura Anselmi presents an updated approach which draws on patient data to more accurately reflect the prevalence of different […]

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Integrating faith-based organisations into domestic abuse strategy

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In the UK, ethnic minority women face unique and compounding barriers to disclosing domestic violence and abuse and accessing support services. Here, Dr Omolade Allen provides critical insights into the lived experiences of ethnic minority women in the UK, the potential of faith-based organisations as support systems, and how policymakers can work with these organisations […]

Reading for pleasure: from policy aspiration to classroom reality

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Children who read for pleasure achieve higher academic outcomes, experience better wellbeing and show greater long-term social mobility. Yet national and international evidence shows that enjoyment of reading among children in England is declining. Rebecca Simpson Hargreaves argues that if policymakers want to sustain literacy gains and reduce educational inequality, reading for pleasure must be […]

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Getting genomics right: why data standards must underpin the UK’s international competitiveness

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The UK is a leading nation in genomics, with the 10 Year Health Plan outlining a major shift towards a population-wide genomic health service. This strategy could deliver savings and improved patient outcomes for the NHS – but critical to its success is the data that underpins it. Here, Dr Peter Freeman outlines why policymakers […]

School Streets: A win for children, a challenge for communities?

Sarah Mander By and Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care, Urban Posted:

School Streets is a scheme where the road outside a school is closed to motorised traffic at drop-off and pick-up times to make it safer, healthier and more pleasant for residents and those using it. Currently, it is estimated there are approximately 1000 School Streets in operation in the UK, the vast majority of which […]

The right to play: making play a policy and practice priority

Sarah MacQuarrie By , and Filed Under: All posts, Growth and Inclusion, Health and Social Care, Urban Posted:

Policy dialogue around children, young people and education often focuses on either wellbeing or attainment. But play is a fundamental part of childhood and adolescence, recognised as fuelling learning, development and wellbeing. The establishment of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Play could mark a turning point by placing play higher on the political agenda […]

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Health at the heart of the high street: incentivising quality in community pharmacy

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Community pharmacies are invaluable assets, especially in areas with high deprivation or limited access to general practice. To relieve pressures in the NHS in England, pharmacies are increasingly integrated into neighbourhood and primary care services. It is important that these services are of good, consistent quality, which the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) aims to incentivise. […]

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Primary care staffing and the NHS 10 Year Plan: it’s more than right people, right place

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The NHS 10 Year Plan outlines a strategic vision for the NHS workforce, which aims to create a more motivated and skilled workforce by 2035, achieved through personalised career development plans and a shift from ‘train to role’ towards ‘train to task’. Here, Dr Imelda McDermott and Dr Sharon Spooner provide lessons learned from their […]

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