Evaluations, survey work, qualitative studies and impact assessments commissioned by UK government departments — separated out from the news, and attributed to the agency that carried out the work.
Presents preliminary and updated outbreak assessments of avian influenza across Europe, Russia and the UK, summarising incident reports, geographic spread and risks to poultry, wild birds and public health for surveillance and control planning.
A regular national public‑health bulletin compiling surveillance updates, outbreak reports and thematic public‑health intelligence across England and the UK to inform practitioners and policymakers on current infectious and environmental health risks.
Key performance data for antenatal, newborn, young person and adult screening for Quarter 4 (1 January to 31 March 2024), providing routine KPI figures on coverage, timeliness and performance across NHS England screening programmes.
Annual laboratory data on reported Cryptosporidium infections in England from 2014 onwards, setting out case counts and trends in national surveillance of this gastrointestinal pathogen.
An annual overview of winter 2024–25 respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surveillance, summarising incidence patterns and surveillance findings across the season.
An annual overview of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surveillance for winter 2025–26, presenting seasonal surveillance results and trends to inform clinical and public‑health responses.
Data tables and commentary from the Unlinked Anonymous Monitoring (UAM) Survey of people who inject drugs, reporting HIV and viral hepatitis infections and associated risk behaviours among PWID.
Presents surveillance data on acute flaccid paralysis and myelitis (AFP/M) in England up to 2025, summarising reported cases, trends and public‑health monitoring for these rare neurological conditions.
Responds to a ministerial commission by setting out the proposed remit and establishment of an Alternative Methods Expert Committee within the Animals in Science Committee to advise on non‑animal research methods.
Quarterly and annual surveillance reports on non‑statutory zoonoses and infections shared between humans and animals, summarising detection patterns and public‑health implications from animal health monitoring.
Provides the Regulatory Policy Committee’s assessment of the quality of evidence and analysis underpinning the Department of Health and Social Care’s options assessments on tobacco and vaping packaging, appearance and display.
Analyses voluntary radiotherapy incident and near‑miss reports from UK providers and reporting authorities, drawing learning points and recommendations to improve safer radiotherapy practices.
Survey explores how employees and self-employed workers manage health and wellbeing at work during 2024–25, covering workplace practices, support access and impacts on ability to work.
Research exploring women's information needs and preferences about clinician-taken cervical screening versus HPV self-sampling, to inform communications and support choices in screening programmes.
Survey results from wave two (August–October 2025) of the Adult Social Care Workforce Survey present measures of work‑related quality of life for England's adult social care staff, including wellbeing, job satisfaction and workforce pressures.
Independent mixed-method evaluation examines the Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC) programme, reporting quantitative outcomes and qualitative experiences of delivering IPS within primary care to support people with health-related employment barriers.
NatCen research identifies risk and protective factors shaping loneliness, isolation and social connection among boys and young men in England, exploring how these groups experience and navigate social relationships and isolation.
DBT commissioned qualitative research exploring early impacts of the Carer’s Leave Act 2023 on unpaid carers, examining how the new leave has affected their work, caring responsibilities and wellbeing.
A rapid scoping review maps evidence on co-locating healthcare services with leisure facilities and assesses whether such models effectively promote physical activity.
A rapid literature review synthesises evidence on the effectiveness of three DCMS priority interventions aimed at increasing physical activity and reducing related inequalities.
Interim report sets out progress on an independent review into prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, summarising early findings and next steps for improving diagnosis and services across affected groups.
National review analyses how housing considerations are incorporated into local strategic health planning documents in England, reporting where housing features in strategies and implications for aligning health and housing priorities.
Process evaluation of Combating Drugs Partnerships examines local delivery of the national drugs strategy, detailing how whole-system approaches were implemented, partnership working, barriers and facilitators to local delivery, and operational lessons.
The Regulatory Policy Committee provides its opinion on the impact assessment for the Single Patient Record and information sharing policy, appraising the assessment’s quality, estimates of costs and benefits, and regulatory rationale.
Lord Darzi’s independent investigation assesses the state of the NHS in England, identifying system strengths and weaknesses and making recommendations intended to improve performance, capacity and patient outcomes across the service.
The ESPAUR 2024–25 report presents national data on antimicrobial prescribing and resistance, plus coverage of stewardship implementation and awareness activities to monitor trends and inform policy on antimicrobial use and resistance.
Evaluation of the Creative Fenland programme, which ran short ‘art for wellbeing’ courses aimed at people experiencing health-related barriers to social inclusion, assessing delivery, participant wellbeing outcomes and community engagement.
The Chief Medical Officer reviews health among people in prison, on probation and in the secure NHS estate in England, noting good practice, risks and recommending actions to improve health outcomes for these populations.
Presents findings from the 2025 survey of pregnant women about vaccination attitudes, reporting levels of acceptance, hesitancy drivers and potential influences on uptake of antenatal immunisations.
This report summarises barriers to recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals who conduct DWP-contracted health and disability assessments, identifying workforce challenges faced by external providers that affect assessment capacity and continuity.